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Herpes

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What is it?

Genital herpes is an STD caused by two types of viruses. The viruses are called herpes simplex type 1 and herpes simplex type 2.

What to watch for.

  • Symptoms show up after 1-30 days or longer after infection.
  • Many people have no symptoms.
  • Flu-like feelings.
  • Small painful blisters on the sex organs or mouth.
  • Itching or burning before blisters appear.
  • Blisters last 1-3 weeks, but go away. You still have herpes blister can come back.

How do you get it?

  • Spread during vaginal, anal, or oral sex with someone who has herpes.
  • Genital touching with someone who has herpes.

What happens if you don’t get treated?

  • You can give herpes to your sex partner(s).
  • A mother with herpes can give it to her baby during childbirth.

Can it be cured?

No.

Is there a vaccination?

No.

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