Brittany Cole by https://padlet.com/btcole02/cupo09ida7ry01b1 Genital Herpes en-us 2025-07-16 00:18:54 UTC 2025-07-17 23:07:30 UTC hello@padlet.com About Herpes btcole02 https://padlet.com/btcole02/cupo09ida7ry01b1/wish/3520529614 Genital Herpes is common sexually transmitted infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV), leading to painful sores, itching, and flu-like symptoms. Some people may carry the virus without symptoms and still transmit it to others. If a pregnant woman has an active outbreak during childbirth, it can be life-Threatening for the newborn. Although there is no cure, antiviral medications help control symptoms, reduce outbreaks, and lower the risk of spreading the virus. Genital herpes is a lifelong condition that can have emotional and physical impacts but can be managed with proper care and treatment.

]]> 2025-07-16 00:43:44 UTC https://padlet.com/btcole02/cupo09ida7ry01b1/wish/3520529614 Symptoms btcole02 https://padlet.com/btcole02/cupo09ida7ry01b1/wish/3520538127 *The symptoms of genital herpes are: painful blister or sores on the genitals, rectum or thighs.

* Itching, tingling, or burning sensations before sores appear.

*Pain during urination.

*Flu-like symptoms such as fever and swollen lymph nodes.

*Some people may have no symptoms but can still spread the virus.

]]> 2025-07-16 00:49:05 UTC https://padlet.com/btcole02/cupo09ida7ry01b1/wish/3520538127 How HSV affects newborns btcole02 https://padlet.com/btcole02/cupo09ida7ry01b1/wish/3520549354 If a mother has an active outbreak during delivery, the baby can contract neonatal herpes, a serious condition that can cause brain damage, blindness, and even death in newborns.

]]> 2025-07-16 00:56:12 UTC https://padlet.com/btcole02/cupo09ida7ry01b1/wish/3520549354 What's the cause? btcole02 https://padlet.com/btcole02/cupo09ida7ry01b1/wish/3520557239 Genital herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) specifically HSV-1 and HSV-2. While HSV- commonly causes oral herpes (cold sores), it can also be transmitted to the genitals during oral sex, resulting in genital herpes. HSV-2 is the more common cause of genital herpes.

]]> 2025-07-16 01:01:27 UTC https://padlet.com/btcole02/cupo09ida7ry01b1/wish/3520557239 Treating it! btcole02 https://padlet.com/btcole02/cupo09ida7ry01b1/wish/3520565318 There is no cure for herpes but many treatments. One antiviral medication commonly used is Valacyclovir.

]]> 2025-07-16 01:06:16 UTC https://padlet.com/btcole02/cupo09ida7ry01b1/wish/3520565318 btcole02 https://padlet.com/btcole02/cupo09ida7ry01b1/wish/3520575194 Herpes is long-term virus that stays in the body for life and may cause recurrent outbreaks. Emotional and psychological effects such as stress, anxiety, or depression. Increased risk of HIV infection if exposed

]]> 2025-07-16 01:11:55 UTC https://padlet.com/btcole02/cupo09ida7ry01b1/wish/3520575194 btcole02 https://padlet.com/btcole02/cupo09ida7ry01b1/wish/3520578592 Oral Herpes (cold sore)

]]> 2025-07-16 01:13:37 UTC https://padlet.com/btcole02/cupo09ida7ry01b1/wish/3520578592 Preventing a spread btcole02 https://padlet.com/btcole02/cupo09ida7ry01b1/wish/3520583246 Stay safe and clean to keep from spreading the virus to others

]]> 2025-07-16 01:16:08 UTC https://padlet.com/btcole02/cupo09ida7ry01b1/wish/3520583246 btcole02 https://padlet.com/btcole02/cupo09ida7ry01b1/wish/3520585846 2025-07-16 01:17:27 UTC https://padlet.com/btcole02/cupo09ida7ry01b1/wish/3520585846 First Signs of HSV btcole02 https://padlet.com/btcole02/cupo09ida7ry01b1/wish/3520587519 Signs of an outbreak. Keep the area clean and dry do not touch with bare hand if you do wash your hands immediately after.

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