Cassandra Gassaway by Cassandra Amedio

Genital herpes

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

Herpes simplex virus

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

Symptoms

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

Common Symptoms

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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.

Effects of Neonatal herpes

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

Effects on Newborns

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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.

Long term effects of herpes

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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.

Treatment

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

Breakdown of herpes outbreak

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

Statistics on herpes

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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.