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| | Genital Herpes, NIAID Fact Sheet |
 | | Genital herpes is an infection of the genitals, buttocks, or anal area caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV). | | | Genital herpes, like other genital diseases that cause sores, is important in the spread of HIV infection. | | | If you have genital herpes, you are probably concerned about the effect of your disease on personal relationships. |
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http://www.niaid.nih.gov/factsheets/stdherp.htm
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| | MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Herpes genital (genital Herpes simplex) |
| | Genital herpes; Herpes simplex - genital; Herpesvirus 2; HSV-2 | | | Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted viral infection that is characterized by repeated eruptions of small, painful blisters on the genitals, around the rectum, or covering adjacent areas of skin. | | | HSV-1 is responsible for only 5-10% of genital herpes cases, while HSV-2 causes the majority of genital herpes cases. |
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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000857.htm
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| | The Body: Genital Herpes |
| | Genital herpes infection usually is acquired by sexual contact with someone who has an outbreak of herpes sores in the genital area. | | | In genital herpes, after invading the skin or mucous membranes, the virus travels to the sensory nerves at the end of the spinal cord. | | | A recurrent outbreak may be signaled by a tingling sensation or itching in the genital area, or pain in the buttocks or down the leg. |
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http://www.thebody.com/niaid/stds/herpes.html
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| | Genital Herpes: The Facts |
| | In the case of genital herpes, the virus retreats to the sacral ganglia, situated near the tail of the spinal cord. | | | Genital herpes infection occurs through exposure of the genitals to the virus from a partner with active herpes (this can be the result of either genital or oral contact). | | | It is important to note that having genital herpes is not associated with the development of cervical cancer. |
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http://www.ihmf.org/general/resources03.asp
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| | Genital Herpes |
| | Herpes may be transmitted through simple skin-to-skin contact (genital to genital) or through contact with contaminated genital secretions. | | | When your body encounters genital herpes for the first time there tends to be not only a local immune reaction, but a generalized one as well. | | | Studies have documented that individuals infected with genital herpes may in fact occasionally excrete herpes virus from the nerve and through the skin, and this even in the absence of an episode. |
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http://cliniquelactuel.com/home/page/std/genitalherpes
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| | Genital herpes |
| | Clinical manifestations of genital herpes are various and depend mostly on the type of the virus, previous exposure to herpes simplex virus, immunologic condition and gender of the patient. | | | The initial genital herpes can be a true primary genital herpes, that is the first episode of the disease without an evidence of prior herpes simplex infection (negative history and serology). | | | For the initial genital herpes episode systemic treatment with antiviral drugs is advisable. |
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http://www.mf.uni-lj.si/acta-apa/acta-apa-00-1/rogl.html
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| | STD Facts - Genital Herpes |
| | Genital herpes can cause recurrent painful genital sores in many adults, and herpes infection can be severe in people with suppressed immune systems. | | | The surest way to avoid transmission of sexually transmitted diseases, including genital herpes, is to abstain from sexual contact, or to be in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship with a partner who has been tested and is known to be uninfected. | | | Health care providers can diagnose genital herpes by visual inspection if the outbreak is typical, and by taking a sample from the sore(s) and testing it in a laboratory. |
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http://www.cdc.gov/std/Herpes/STDFact-Herpes.htm
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| | Information about genital herpes |
| | The most common symptoms are of genital herpes itching, burning, tingling, bumps, or swelling in or around the genital area. | | | People with HIV who are also infected with genital herpes may have more frequent and severe outbreaks and their episodes may be more difficult to treat. | | | Most people with genital herpes don't know they have it, and are unaware they may be spreading it to others. |
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http://www.mamashealth.com/stds/gherpes.asp
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| | Genital Herpes Treatment |
| | Genital herpes outbreaks occur over an area of the genitals: an outbreak here, an outbreak over there, etc. This outbreak area is relatively small, but genital herpes does not just happen in one specific spot and that's it. | | | This is not a function of using herpEASE genital herpes treatment, but is rather a part of the healing process. | | | The principle is the same with herpEASE genital herpes treatment: one-by-one, you neutralize all of your herpes "hot spots". |
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http://www.herpease.net
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| | Genital Herpes |
| | We see that herpes simplex 1 more likely infects the mouth, and when it does it has more frequent outbreaks than when it infects the genital area, and vice versa for herpes simplex 2, but there is a great overlap and each can infect the sites that they're theoretically not supposed to infect. | | | Keep in mind that the main way genital herpes is spread is through genital contact, oral-genital contact. | | | We can use it to help prevent recurrences in people who develop frequent recurrences, and we use it for patients when they develop recurrences, both oral and genital, but sometimes the treatment is not that effective for those situations and for some people. |
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http://www.coolnurse.com/genital_herpes2.htm
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| | Genital Herpes |
| | Genital herpes looks like small fluid-filled blisters in the genital (penis, vagina) or rectal areas. | | | Many people with genital herpes have certain symptoms that signal the beginning of the infection before sores appear. | | | Repeat episodes of genital herpes are usually less severe than the first episode. |
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http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/923885565.html
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| | Genital Herpes |
| | Researchers recently found evidence of genital herpes in 48% of female patients at an STD clinic in Seattle. | | | Although genital herpes itself usually does not cause major physical problems, there can be complications if precautions are not taken. | | | Current literature suggests that 30-70% of people with genital herpes will experience at least one recurrence. |
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http://depts.washington.edu/hhpccweb/women/gential_herpes.html
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| | Genital Herpes |
| | Genital herpes is a common and troublesome condition that can result in a number of other problems, such as depression, low self-esteem, and relationship problems. | | | The diagnosis of genital herpes is made by a health care provider who has experience in genital infections. | | | Always tell your doctor or midwife if you have been diagnosed with genital herpes so that he or she can examine you during the pregnancy and especially when you go in to labor. |
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http://medicalreporter.health.org/tmr0297/herpes0297.html
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| | Genital herpes |
| | Moreover, in immunocompromised individuals, outbreaks of genital herpes may be unusually severe and last for an extended period of time. | | | However, similar to other genital diseases that produce sores, genital herpes increases a person’s risk of contracting HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. | | | Also, if a woman has her first episode of genital herpes while she is pregnant, the virus can be passed to her unborn child and she may deliver a premature baby. |
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http://www.antigenics.com/diseases/genitalherpes.html
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| | Genital herpes |
| | The illness is characterized by pain, itching and sores in your genital area. | | | The suggestions for preventing genital herpes are the same as those for preventing other sexually transmitted diseases. | | | Having genital herpes is no reason to avoid sex or give up on relationships though. |
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http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/DS/00179.html
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| | [Clinical Preventive Services] Screening for Genital Herpes Simplex |
| | Underdiagnosis of genital herpes by current clinical and viral-isolation procedures. | | | In pregnant women, the rate of genital herpes reported as a maternal risk factor on birth certificates is 8.0/1,000 live births.7 Pregnant women with genital HSV infection can transmit the virus to their newborns. | | | Although a history of genital herpes does not accurately predict HSV seropositivity, if the pregnant woman who lacks such a history has a partner known to have genital herpes, counseling to prevent HSV transmission to the woman could prevent primary HSV infection, thereby preventing neonatal HSV at little cost or risk to the patient. |
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http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/texts/gcps/gcps0040.html
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| | The Original HHP |
| | Genital herpes is a very common infectious disease, but there is a surprising lack of information available about genital herpes, and an equal lack of "heart" in dealing with having genital herpes. | | | There are the usual things here associated with a genital herpes information center, including alternative treatments, but we also want to create a sense of community among people who share a common problem, herpes; to provide support, understanding, a place to exchange feelings about genital herpes and ideas and maybe even a laugh or two... | | | Let us know what you would like to see--we will do research about genital herpes; make links, etc. Feel free to also suggest sites that you may think that others will find interesting or informative. |
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http://www.racoon.com/herpes
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| | Medical References: Genital Herpes |
| | Women who acquire genital herpes for the first time near the time of delivery have a 30 to 50 percent chance of passing the infection on to their babies during a vaginal delivery, whether or not they have symptoms. | | | There are two main kinds of herpes simplex viruses: type 1, which is usually associated with cold sores around the mouth and lips; and type 2, which is usually associated with genital sores. | | | This may occur when a child has direct contact with herpes sores (for example, being kissed by a person with a cold sore) or with virus-containing saliva (for example, touching their lips with their fingers after contact with infected saliva). |
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http://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/681_1201.asp
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| | genital warts & herpes treatment |
| | The soft skin of the genitals, vagina and anus along with most surfaces of the mouth area are easy targets. | | | Some strains of HPV have been associated with cancer of the cervix and other cancers so gynecological examination and pap tests every 6 months are important to monitor the condition. | | | Using the Treatment for Genital Warts and HPV |
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| | Genital Herpes |
| | Although genital herpes is usually caused by the herpes simplex 2 virus (HSV-2), sometimes it is caused by the herpes simplex 1 virus (HSV-1), which produces cold sores in and around the mouth. | | | Your herpes may have come back, and you may need to be treated again. | | | Pregnant women should be sure to tell the doctor that they have genital herpes. |
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http://www.healthsquare.com/mc/fgmc0604.htm
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| | Genital herpes |
| | Oral sex can spread genital herpes to the mouth and throat and cause very painful tonsillitis. | | | Genital herpes develops very differently from one person to another. | | | Herpes appears as redness and small watery blisters on the genitals. |
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http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/herpesgenitalis.htm
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| | What Is Genital Herpes? |
| | This section will provide you with information on what genital herpes is, descriptions of genital herpes symptoms, and how you can talk to your doctor about the symptoms you've been experiencing. | | | If this surprises you, that's ok—few people understand what genital herpes actually is, and 90% of people who are infected with the genital herpes virus don't even realize they have the disease. | | | These and other similar symptoms may be the result of a genital herpes outbreak. |
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http://www.famvir.com/info/about/what/index.jsp
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| | Genital Herpes |
| | Most genital herpes is caused by HSV type 2. | | | Doctors can diagnose genital herpes by looking at visible sores if the outbreak is typical, and by taking a sample from the sore for testing in a lab. | | | Remember that genital herpes is a life long disease. |
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http://www.4woman.gov/faq/stdherpe.htm
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| | Genital Herpes |
| | A person who has oral herpes transmits herpes to genital organs of a partner during oral sex and a person who has genital herpes transmits this to his partner during coitus when they have a genital contact. | | | If he is sexual active and when he performs sex (oral or genital) with infected partners. | | | When a person who has low immunity comes in contact with HSV virus, he/she gets the genital or oral herpes. |
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http://www.ayurhelp.com/herpes.htm
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| | Genital Herpes - VALTREX |
| | In fact, in a one-year clinical study among people with genital herpes who had six or more outbreaks a year and took VALTREX — at six months, over half were outbreak-free. | | | When daily VALTREX is used to reduce the risk of spreading genital herpes, safer sex practices should be used. | | | It is not known if VALTREX reduces the risk of spreading genital herpes in same sex couples. |
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http://www.valtrex.com
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| | International Herpes Alliance, Genital Herpes, Herpes, Patient Support |
| | The International Herpes Alliance is a global association of patient support organizations and health professionals concerned about genital herpes. | | | This site has been developed in association with people living with genital herpes. | | | International Herpes Alliance, Genital Herpes, Herpes, Patient Support |
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http://www.herpesalliance.org
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| | MedlinePlus: Herpes Simplex |
| | Genital Herpes (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases) | | | The primary NIH organization for research on Herpes Simplex is the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases | | | Herpes Blood Tests Quick Reference Guide (American Social Health Association) - Links to PDF |
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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/herpessimplex.html
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| | Herpes Information - About the Virus and VALTREX |
| | There are some important things you should know about herpes and how it can affect your life. | | | To take charge of your condition, you have to understand how herpes acts in the body, how to recognize the symptoms, how to treat it, and how to manage it. | | | With your doctor's help, you can decide the best treatment options. |
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http://www.herpeshelp.com
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| | genital herpes treatment picture zoster |
| | With no existing cure for today, finding for this disease can be extremely difficult. | | | Provides genital herpes treatment picture of herpes, zoster, simplex, and information on symptoms and HSV. | | | We take the the top 28 from drugstore brand to prescription medicine and rank them from 0 to 100, 100 being the best score, in five essential categories, listing the important qualities of each: HSV |
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