Sarah Thompson by Sarah Kate Thompson https://padlet.com/skatethompson03/6jczelk836arpl5s Genital Herpes en-us 2022-11-19 19:04:54 UTC 2022-11-19 20:46:14 UTC hello@padlet.com Genital Herpes is an STD caused by the Pathogen- herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). skatethompson03 https://padlet.com/skatethompson03/6jczelk836arpl5s/wish/2391079929 2022-11-19 19:22:46 UTC https://padlet.com/skatethompson03/6jczelk836arpl5s/wish/2391079929 Herpes sores usually appear as one or more blisters on or around the genitals, rectum or mouth. Other symptoms include, an unusual sore, a smelly genital discharge, flu-like symptoms, burning when peeing, or bleeding between periods. skatethompson03 https://padlet.com/skatethompson03/6jczelk836arpl5s/wish/2391087585 2022-11-19 19:42:27 UTC https://padlet.com/skatethompson03/6jczelk836arpl5s/wish/2391087585 You can pass herpes to your unborn child before birth, but it more commonly passes during delivery. This can lead to a deadly infection in your baby (called neonatal herpes). skatethompson03 https://padlet.com/skatethompson03/6jczelk836arpl5s/wish/2391088384 2022-11-19 19:44:48 UTC https://padlet.com/skatethompson03/6jczelk836arpl5s/wish/2391088384 The HSV virus has several long-term effects. Infected individuals will experience episodic recurrence for the rest of their lives. Having genital sores also increases your risk of transmitting or contracting other sexually transmitted infections, including AIDS. In rare instances, HSV infection leads to meningitis, an inflammation of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid surrounding your brain and spinal cord. skatethompson03 https://padlet.com/skatethompson03/6jczelk836arpl5s/wish/2391094171 2022-11-19 20:01:16 UTC https://padlet.com/skatethompson03/6jczelk836arpl5s/wish/2391094171 There's no cure for genital herpes. Treatment with prescription antiviral medications may help sores heal sooner during an initial outbreak, lessen the severity and duration of symptoms in recurrent outbreaks, reduce the frequency of recurrence, minimize the chance of transmitting the herpes virus to another. skatethompson03 https://padlet.com/skatethompson03/6jczelk836arpl5s/wish/2391097346 2022-11-19 20:10:00 UTC https://padlet.com/skatethompson03/6jczelk836arpl5s/wish/2391097346 If you touch your sores or fluids from the sores, you may transfer herpes to another body part like your eyes. Do not touch the sores or fluids to avoid spreading herpes to another part of your body. skatethompson03 https://padlet.com/skatethompson03/6jczelk836arpl5s/wish/2391101772 2022-11-19 20:20:41 UTC https://padlet.com/skatethompson03/6jczelk836arpl5s/wish/2391101772 A healthy diet and regular exercise can help to reduce stress and boost your immune system, decreasing your chances of recurrence, but not eliminating them. skatethompson03 https://padlet.com/skatethompson03/6jczelk836arpl5s/wish/2391104328 2022-11-19 20:28:31 UTC https://padlet.com/skatethompson03/6jczelk836arpl5s/wish/2391104328 Using a condom can reduce the risk of transmission but does not protect against all cases. skatethompson03 https://padlet.com/skatethompson03/6jczelk836arpl5s/wish/2391104850 2022-11-19 20:30:18 UTC https://padlet.com/skatethompson03/6jczelk836arpl5s/wish/2391104850 Genital herpes infection is common in the United States. CDC estimated that there were 572,000 new genital herpes infections in the United States in a single year. Nationwide, 11.9 % of persons aged 14 to 49 years have HSV-infection. skatethompson03 https://padlet.com/skatethompson03/6jczelk836arpl5s/wish/2391106445 2022-11-19 20:35:41 UTC https://padlet.com/skatethompson03/6jczelk836arpl5s/wish/2391106445 Genital herpes is spread by genital or oral sex with an infected person who might or might not have symptoms. This could include genital contact with a genital or oral herpes sore, fluid from the genitals, saliva, or a finger that has touched the virus. skatethompson03 https://padlet.com/skatethompson03/6jczelk836arpl5s/wish/2391107354 2022-11-19 20:38:54 UTC https://padlet.com/skatethompson03/6jczelk836arpl5s/wish/2391107354