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A common sexually transmitted infection. It’s marked by genital pain and sores. Symptoms include pain, itching and small sores. Using protection like condoms is the best way to prevent when having sex, but you can get genital herpes through oral as well. Self care and anitviral drugs are treatments used for this STI.

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This infection is caused by the herpes simplex virus and can can affect both men and women.

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Genital herpes lies dormant in the body after initial infection and symptoms can recur for years.

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There is no cure for genital herpes.

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Genital herpes is spread by vaginal, anal or oral sex.

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Genital herpes is common in the United States. More than one out of six people from the ages of 14 to 49 years have genital herpes.

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The infection puts newborns at high risk for developing severe and life-threatening symptoms, including: fatal organ disease, liver, lungs, and heart included. As well as serious viral infections like viral meningitis.

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Long term is chronic because it can last for years or it could be lifelong.

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Antiviral drug reduces virus/infections ability to replicate.

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Treatment consists of antivirals and self care. Medications can be used to manage outbreaks

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Symptoms include pain, itching, and small sores. They form ulcers and scabs.