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Genital Herpes is caused by Herpes simplex virus type 2 pathogen, which is a viral pathogen.

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The first signs of genital herpes is painful itching and sores. Not everyone who has the virus gets symptoms. People who have herpes are twice as likely to get compared to people without herpes.

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Herpes can be passed on to newborns during pregnancy called neonatal herpes. It can be fatal for newborns. The baby is at the most risk for herpes if you become infected within the last 6 weeks of pregnancy.

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The virus is spread through sexual contact.

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You can have the herpes virus for years without having any symptoms and not know who you got it from. Although Genital Herpes is not curable, you can treat it with medication to control the outbreaks. You can have outbreaks. Outbreaks can happen often or not for years. Outbreaks are caused by stress, menstruation cycles, illness, or even surgery.

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Both men and women can get genital herpes. Herpes simplex virus type 2 is caused by skin to skin contact with someone with open sores. Women are more likely to be at risk for herpes because vaginal tissue can tear and make it easier for infection. The virus is highly contagious and you can infect someone even if you don't have symptoms.