What exacley is herpes. I went to a christian school before the school I go to now, so we really didnt talk about that stuff. And I dont wanna ask my mom.
2007-10-11 16:14:04 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
best advice is if you have a computer google it and read up on it........................millions of people. Whether you have been diagnosed with genital herpes or are interested in preventing it, the following overview should help you better understand the disease.
Why should you be concerned about genital herpes? It might be more common than you think. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 45 million people ages 12 and older in the United States (one out of five adolescents and adults) have been infected with genital herpes.
Genital herpes is an infection of the genitals, buttocks or anal area caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). There are two types of herpes simplex viruses: herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1)Although genital herpes can be uncomfortable, the disease is not considered a dangerous condition in adults. However, it does increase the risk of acquiring and transmitting human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) by providing a point of entry or exit for the virus. now i hear cold sores on the lips can be herpes too but im not a doctor and not sure hope this helps xoxoxo
2007-10-11 16:25:19 · answer #1 · answered by YF 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herpes
and follow links as you wish.
2007-10-11 23:17:59 · answer #2 · answered by Howard H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋