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The symptoms include clusters of fluid filled blisters on the mouth or genital area. It can be quite uncomfortable and causes a "burning" feeling and itching. The blisters will burst and can sometimes form painful ulcer lesions that can make it painful to pee. Many adults never experience any symptoms because the virus can lie dormant in your body. This is why the disease is spread so readily.

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It is acquired through direct skin to skin contact with the infected area. It is not transmitted through saliva, body fluids, or objects. Some babies can contract neonatal herpes from their mother while passing through the birth canal if there is a active infection. Herpes can be spread even when an active infection isn't present. This is known as asymptotically shedding.

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How to Prevent acquiring and spreading Herpes?

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How to Prevent acquiring and spreading Herpes?

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To prevent acquiring herpes, one should avoid having sexual contact with anyone who has any symptoms and even be careful when they don't have symptoms because it can still be spread. The best way to prevent herpes is to abstain from sex, or to use condoms when engaging in sexual activity.

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Any man, woman, or animal of any age can acquire this disease.

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Herpes Simplex Virus 1 cause Oral Herpes, while Herpes Simplex Virus 2 cause genital herpes. Either one can affect either area though.

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At this moment, there isn't a cure for Herpes which is true for many viral diseases

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There are antiviral drugs to help alleviate the symptoms, shorten the outbreak time, and to also lessen the occurrence of outbreaks. These drugs are Valacyclivor (aka Valtrex), or Acyclovir. There is also a topical cream but it is not a popular form of treatment. The antiviral medication has also proven to lessen transmission rate.