2007-09-05 18:46:04 · 5 answers · asked by Gurpreet s 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
Genital herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). Genital herpes is usually caused by herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV2), but it can also be caused by herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV1).
Genital herpes can cause "outbreaks" which are large, painful, open sores in the genital area. These sores can puss, scab over, and finally heal. It can take several days and even weeks for a genital herpes outbreak to heal.
There is no cure for genital herpes, but there is antiviral medication that can help prevent outbreaks and help speed up the healing time of an outbreak.
Check out the link below for more information about genital herpes:
http://www.cdc.gov/std/Herpes/STDFact-Herpes.htm
2007-09-06 06:37:28 · answer #1 · answered by Alli 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A sexually transmitted virus that sits in the base of the spine and may or may not present itself in the form of a rash-like outbreak in the genital region, thighs or buttocks. There are two types of the virus, HSV type 1 usually occurs around the mouth in the form of cold sores however it can also occur in the genital region, and HSV type 2 which is the usual form of genital herpes.
There is no cure for genital herpes. Approx 1 in 8 people have HSV type 2 and 80% of adults have HSV type 1 (not necessarily genital herpes though). 80% of people that have genital herpes don't know they have the virus and can therefore pass the virus on unknowingly. You don't need to have physical symptoms to pass the virus.
The emotional trauma that herpes sufferers experience is usually far worse than the physical symptoms. This is for the most part due to the stigma associated with the virus as a result of ignorance and a lack of education within the general public.
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2007-09-05 22:48:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2015-10-18 05:28:53 · answer #3 · answered by Elvyn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A virus of the nervious system that uncureable and is very wide spread in the US. Cold sores are a form of herpes. Genital herpes is like a cold sore in the genital area of either male or female and is highly contractable. Out breaks can consist of one tiny blister on up to a patch of small blisters clustered together
2007-09-05 18:54:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
bumps and lumps in your private place.
2007-09-05 19:31:45 · answer #5 · answered by Rain L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋