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What is genital herpes? Genital Herpes is a type of Sti that is very common and often spread from skin-to-skin contact. In majority of cases genital herpes is spread through sexual contact. Often times than not, genital herpes is thought to be the same as oral herpes (otherwise known as Herpes Simplex 1). It is important to know and understand the difference between the two and when to seek medical attention.

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The pathogen that causes genital herpes is HSV-2 otherwise known as herpes simplex virus 2.

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One of many symptoms of genital herpes is skins lesions that can often be mistaken for rashes of bites. After about the first week of contracting it the victim will begin to have large painful ulcers. Areas that may be affected are buttocks, anus, genitals and legs.

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People who are at higher risk of contracting herpes are people that have many sexual partners as well as those who do not get tested regularly while using protection.

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Normally, a person can live a normal life with herpes. There are however reoccurring outbreaks that may happen but with the use of antiviral medication and healthy habits a person should live the normal life expectancy.

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Although there is not cure there are many suppressants available for those who have this disease. These are typically antiviral medications that decrease the likelihood of a person transmitting it to their partners.

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Unfortunately, there is no cure for herpes but there are many treatments option available.

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More often than not, some children go on the live normal lives with herpes only experiencing outbreaks from time to time. With the new age of medication, in some cases the newborn is not affected by the virus from the mother. In other cases, the effected newborn will die possibly contracting harmful diseases like meningitis.