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Name of Disease:
Herpes Simplex Virus

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Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 (HSV-1)
Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 (HSV-2)

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risk factors:
-multiple sex partners
-female
-sexually active at a younger age
-current STI
-compromised immune system

(HSV -1 )
-kissing
-sharing utensils
-sharing lip products

(HSV-2)
sexual contact with a person infected with HSV-2 (contact with an active, open sore)

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-abstinence
-avoid sharing any items that comes in contact with one's lips/mouth
-avoid sexual activity during an outbreak
-condom use
-wash hands thoroughly before and after applying medication to sores/lesions

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Most common symptoms : blisters, either genitals or oral
-itching/discharge
-painful urination (Common with HSV-2)
- Flu like symptoms;
-fatigue
-lack of appetite
- fever
-swollen lymph nodes
-headache

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There is no cure to either types of herpes, but it can be managed with antiviral medicine , antiviral ointments, and IV shot
antivirals include:
-acyclovir
-valacyclovir
-famciclovir