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Genital Herpes Statics: In the United States there are at least 45 million people 12 and older that has Genital HSV infection. 1 out of 5 adolescents and adults in the United States Have Genital Herpes 1 out of 4 women have Genital Herpes 1 out of 8 Men have Genital Herpes Almost 500,000 reported new cases yearly What dose HSV stand for? Answer: Herpes Simplex virus. How do people get Genital Herpes? Answer: Through contact with sores, and can also be released between outbreaks from skin that dose not appear to have a sore. Usually passed during any type of sexual contact. Is there a cure for Genital Herpes? Answer: NO What are treatments for Genital Herpes? Answer: There are Antiviral treatments that lessen outbreaks How can you get Herpes diagnosed? Diagnosis can be made by a physical exam by a doctor, and a sample from a sore for a lab test Symptoms: Symptoms develop within 2 to 20 days after contact Symptoms include, but are not limited to; sores, swollen lymph glands, painful inflamed blisters develop around infected area, headache, muscle ache, fever, vaginal or penis discharge, infection of the urethra causing a burning sensation during urination, burning sensation in the genitals, and lower back pain Complications: Psychological distress Genital HSV can cause potentially fatal infections in babies Prevention: Abstinence is the best way. a condom can help but is Not 100% INFO CHART
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