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A common sexually transmitted infection marked by genital pain and sores.

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It is caused by the herpes simplex virus, the disease can affect both men and women.

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Some symptoms of herpes appear flu-like such as fever, fatigue, and headache.

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Pain, itching, and small sores appear first. As they progress to blisters some may pop and crust over. It can take up to a week for them to fully heal.

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During pregnancy, neonatal herpes can cause eye or throat infections, damage to the central nervous system, mental retardation, or death.

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A newborn baby is at risk of catching herpes if the mother had genital herpes for the first time within the last six weeks of her pregnancy.

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One of the main long term effects of this STI is that it can increase the risk of other STIs. It can also, in rare circumstances, cause viral meningitis.

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There is NO CURE for herpes but there are ways to help manage an outbreak.

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After an outbreak the virus will remain dormant in the body until another outbreak occurs.

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It is important to know that genital herpes is more common than people may think. There is no reason to feel ashamed.