Genital herpes

and will infect 1 million more Americans each year. Who am I?      Herpes, from the ancient Greek meaning to creep or crawl, is the name of a family of viruses of which herpes simplex virus 1 and herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2) are the most serious human pathogens. HSV-1 is normally associated with orofacial infections and encephalitis, whereas HSV-2 usually causes genital infections and can be transmitted from infected mothers to neonates. Both viruses establish

Genital herpes is a sexual transmitted disease that is caused by herpes simplex virus. It is also called HSV and HSV-antivirals. The herpes simplex virus has two type. People usually call the first type by HSV-1, and the second type by HSV-2. (Medline Plus)The genital herpes used to be caused by HSV-2, but the HSV-1 caused more and more genital herpes cases. (Beigi) The symptoms for genital herpes are different depending on the severity of the disease at the beginning stage. For most of the people

Genital herpes is caused by the Herpes entering the skin in places where the tissue of your skin is broken and then you are infected. (http://www.medicinenet.com/genital_herpes_in_women_overview/page4.htm) Genital Herpes is spread through contact of the infected area with the non-infected person, mostly through sexual activity. The symptoms vary in males and females. In males there are sores and blisters, itching, burning and scratching. (https://www.stdcheck.com/herpes-2-symptoms-in-men.php) In

Genital Herpes Facts The Sexually Transmitted Disease Genital herpes (to creep) is very common in most Americans especially adolescents. Genital herpes is transmitted through sexual contact and other physical contact with an infected person. Herpes is a viral infection caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus. Once a person is infected with the virus it stays in their body for life. Once you have contracted this virus it is easy to pass it on to someone else even if

Genital Herpes Genital herpes is ne of the most a sexually transmitted infection that can cause lesions or sores around the genital area. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), also called sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are among the most common infectious diseases in the United States today. (STDs), was also known as Venereal Diseases (VD) named after “Venus, the Roman goodness of love” (Sutton, p. 15). (STDs) are infections that can be spread from one person to another through sexual contact

Genital Herpes Jazzmin A. Joos Carrington College Genital Herpes Genital Herpes is a Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) caused by two types of viruses those viruses includes: Herpes simplex type 1 and herpes simplex type 2. Herpes simplex type 1 infects the lips most commonly known as a cold sore. Herpes simplex type 2 is genital Herpes. This sexually transmitted disease affects one out of every six people. The most common age range for a person to contract this virus is 14 to 49 years old. It

Finding out you have genital herpes is no fun at all. Despite the fact that it is a very common ailment, and that around 1 in 5 people carry the virus, many sufferers are plagued with guilt, anxiety and a huge loss of self worth. This is mainly due to the taboo nature of the virus and the myth and rumors that surround it. Having genital herpes does not make you dirty or tarnished. It does not make you a bad person, and it does not mean your social or sexual life is over. It's an annoying virus just

Pregnancy and Genital Herpes Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that is caused by a virus. An active infection can cause itching, blisters, and sores (lesions) in the genital area or rectal area. This is called an outbreak. Symptoms of genital herpes may last several days and then go away. However, the virus remains in your body, so you may have more outbreaks of symptoms in the future (recurrent infection). Genital herpes is particularly concerning for pregnant women because

Genital Herpes is a common STD caused by two viruses. The two viruses are herpes simplex type 1 and herpes simplex type 2. Any sexually active person can get it. Most people with the disease don’t experience symptoms. However, even though you can’t tell you have the disease, you can still spread it to sexual partners. This STD is a common one in the United States. About one out of every six people aged 14-49 years have genital

Genital herpes is a virus that can be transmitted through unprotected vaginal, anal, or oral sex. Often, the virus is dormant and the carrier is unaware of the chronic disease they hold. There are two types of herpes,  HSV-1 and HSV-2. There are only a few symptoms for this virus. They may be blisters on the genital areas, and sores around the outside of the mouth. People that do show symptoms will show within four to seven days after the infection has already entered their body. These symptoms may