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	Rash or sores in the groin or genital area - Health Topics - Medical Encyclopedia - MSN Health & Fitness (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Rashes in the groin or genital area are usually caused by irritation of the skin from many sources, such as clothes rubbing against the skin.
		Sores, blisters, or ulcers, especially in the groin or genital area, may be the first symptom of several STDs.
		If you have a rash or growths in the groin or genital area, do not have sexual contact or activity until you have been evaluated by your health professional.
	health.msn.com /encyclopedia/healthtopics/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100061734 (353 words)

	Genital Warts (HPV)
		Genital warts are warts that are located near or in the genital areas.
		In a female, that means on or near the vulva (the outside genital area), vagina, cervix, or anus.
		Some types of genital warts are especially worrisome for girls because HPV can cause problems with the cervix (the opening to the uterus that is located at the top of the vagina) that may lead to cervical cancer.
	www.kidshealth.org /teen/sexual_health/stds/std_warts.html (954 words)

	Genital Warts-STD Treatment Guidelines 2006
		Genital warts are usually flat, papular, or pedunculated growths on the genital mucosa.
		Diagnosis of genital warts is made by visual inspection and may be confirmed by biopsy, although biopsy is needed only under certain circumstances (e.g., if the diagnosis is uncertain; the lesions do not respond to standard therapy; the disease worsens during therapy; the patient is immunocompromised; or warts are pigmented, indurated, fixed, bleeding, or ulcerated).
		Pregnant women with genital warts should be counseled concerning the low risk for warts on the larynx (recurrent respiratory papillomatosis) in their infants or children (193).
	www.cdc.gov /std/treatment/2006/genital-warts.htm (3192 words)

	Genital Herpes-Topic Overview
		Genital herpes (also called HSV infection) is a viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV).
		Genital herpes is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases in the United States and worldwide.
		Genital herpes can be caused by either the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1)-which also causes cold sores-or the herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2).
	www.webmd.com /genital-herpes/tc/Genital-Herpes-Topic-Overview (1041 words)

	Genital herpes
		Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a herpes virus.
		Genital herpes (herpes genitalis, herpes progenitalis) is characterized by the formation of fluid-filled blisters on the genital organs of men and women.
		Genital herpes is a disease resulting from an infection by a herpes simplex virus.
	www.lifesteps.com /gm/Atoz/ency/genital_herpes.jsp (3163 words)

	Patient Information -- GENITAL HERPES INFECTION
		Herpes Simplex 2 is responsible for 85-90% of genital infections which present as sores or blisters in the genital area or buttocks that are often painful.
		Genital herpes infections are almost always spread sexually, either by intercourse or oral-genital contact.
		Genital herpes infections begin as tingling, burning, or itching around the outside genital area (labia in women, penis in men), followed by small bumps.
	healthcenter.uoregon.edu /patientinfo/genitalherpes.htm (701 words)

	Genital Herpes (Herpes Simplex Virus) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Genital herpes is a contagious viral infection that affects an estimated 23 percent of adult Americans.
		Genital herpes infection usually is acquired by sexual contact with someone who has an outbreak of herpes sores in the genital area.
		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.
	healthlink.mcw.edu /article/933130732.html (1373 words)

	Genital Warts (HPV)
		Genital warts are warts that are located near or in the genital areas.
		In a female, that means on or near the vulva (the outside genital area), vagina, cervix, or anus.
		Some types of genital warts are especially worrisome for girls because HPV can cause problems with the cervix (the opening to the uterus that is located at the top of the vagina) that may lead to cervical cancer.
	kidshealth.org /teen/sexual_health/stds/std_warts.html (917 words)

	Frequently Asked Questions About Genital Herpes
		Genital herpes is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STD) in the U.S. An estimated 50 million Americans have genital herpes, with 1 million Americans becoming infected every year.
		Genital herpes spreads from one person to another when infected cells from someone with genital herpes are exposed to cells in an uninfected person in an environment that contains heat and moisture (e.g., sexual contact).
		Genital herpes can be spread in a variety of ways: mouth to vagina or penis (or vice versa), finger to penis or vagina, penis to anus, or any combination of these.
	www.famvir.com /info/faq/genital-herpes-questions.jsp (2925 words)

	Women and Genital Herpes
		The newborn is infected with the herpes simplex virus when he or she comes into direct contact with the virus in the birth canal at the time of delivery.
		Women who get genital herpes for the first time during their third trimester of pregnancy do have a higher chance of passing the virus to the baby because their body has not built up antibodies to the virus.
		A herpes virus that usually causes genital herpes, which is characterized by sores in the genital area.
	www.famvir.com /info/living/genital-herpes-women.jsp (799 words)

	Genital warts - MayoClinic.com
		Genital warts, also known as condylomata acuminata or venereal warts, are one of the most common types of sexually transmitted diseases.
		Genital warts may be as small as 1 millimeter in diameter — smaller than the width of a ballpoint pen refill — or may multiply into large clusters.
		Genital warts can also develop in the mouth or throat of a person who has had oral sexual contact with an infected person.
	www.mayoclinic.com /health/genital-warts/DS00087 (291 words)

	Genital Warts Information on Healthline
		Genital warts, which are also called condylomata acuminata or venereal warts, are growths in the genital area caused by a sexually transmitted papillomavirus.
		Genital warts were treated until recently with applications of podophyllum resin, a corrosive substance that cannot be given to pregnant patients.
		Genital warts are benign growths and are not cancerous by themselves.
	www.healthline.com /galecontent/genital-warts (647 words)

	Athletic garment for protecting genital area - Patent 4811427
		The pocket is normally positioned forwardly of and overlays the genital area of the wearer whenever the waistband is maintained at the wearer's waist.
		Since according to the present invention the genital protector will float to a certain degree relative to the wearer's genital area and is not directly attached to the wearer's genital area, it is important that the wearer have some indication that the genital protector is properly positioned.
		Accordingly, protection for the genital area of the hockey player and support for his leggings can be provided without significantly adding to the weight of the outer garments and the protective gear otherwise worn.
	www.freepatentsonline.com /4811427.html (2774 words)

	Treating Excema and Psoriasis in genital area, for men (scrotum) and women
		When the area is dry, apply the cream sparingly then use a soft cloth like an old towel to wipe off the excess to just leave a shine on your skin.
		I have had several women with psoriasis or eczema in the genital area and this works well, and is pain free and effective.
		People who have eczema & psoriasis in the genital area, athletes that suffer chafing in the genital area and women who have tried the usual thrush treatments with no success and are still left with very irritated and sometimes raw areas especially in the skin folds.
	www.hoskingspharmacy.com /treat-psoriasis-excema_genitalsmalefemale.php (1386 words)

	Genital Warts -- familydoctor.org (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Genital warts may be small, flat, flesh-colored bumps or tiny, cauliflower-like bumps.
		In women, genital warts may grow on the vulva and perineal area, in the vagina and on the cervix.
		Genital warts vary in size and may even be so small that you can't see them.
	familydoctor.org /215.xml?printxml (626 words)

	Genital warts
		Genital warts, also known as condylomata acuminata or venereal warts, are one of the most common types of sexually transmitted diseases.
		Genital warts may be as small as 1 to 2 millimeters in diameter — smaller than the width of a ballpoint pen refill — or may multiply into large clusters.
		If you've developed genital warts for the first time, inform your sexual partner so that he or she can be screened for infection and, if necessary, receive treatment.
	www.cnn.com /HEALTH/library/DS/00087.html (1143 words)

	Planned Parenthood - Genital Warts
		Genital warts usually are painless but may itch.
		Genital warts also may be removed with cryotherapy (frozen off).
		In women, genital warts are often seen during a pelvic exam.
	www.plannedparenthood.org /sexual-health/std/genital-warts.htm (1032 words)

	Genital Warts -- familydoctor.org (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Genital warts may be small, flat, flesh-colored bumps or tiny, cauliflower-like bumps.
		In women, genital warts may grow on the vulva and perineal area, in the vagina and on the cervix.
		Genital warts vary in size and may even be so small that you can't see them.
	www.familydoctor.org /215.xml (618 words)

	Genital Herpes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Genital herpes (also called HSV infection) is a viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV).
		Genital herpes is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases in the United States and worldwide.
		Genital herpes can be caused by either the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1)—which also causes cold sores—or the herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2).
	www.luhs.org /health/kbase/htm/hw27/0613/te3043.htm (989 words)

	Herpes and Cold Sores Resource - Herpes Symptoms
		Up to 60% of people who have genital HSV show no signs of the disease and are unaware that they are infected, but are capable of transmitting the virus to others (asymptomatic viral shedding).
		After the lesions have healed, and the symptoms of recurrence have ended, pain and discomfort in the genital area is still sometimes felt (post-herpetic neuralgia).
		swelling of the lymph nodes in the area of outbreak
	www.herpes-coldsores.com /herpes_symptoms.htm (899 words)

	Genital Herpes-Prevention
		Health professionals recommend that people abstain from sex while they feel tingling or pain in the genital area, which may indicate an HSV outbreak is coming (prodrome), or when a genital herpes blister or sore is present.
		A woman who gets genital herpes while she is pregnant is at risk of passing the infection to her baby during delivery.
		Genital herpes infection is often transmitted by people who do not know they are infected and do not have symptoms.
	www.webmd.com /genital-herpes/tc/Genital-Herpes-Prevention (659 words)

	Genital Warts
		The types of HPV that cause genital warts are usually spread by direct skin-to-skin contact during vaginal, anal, or possibly oral sex with someone who has this infection.
		If someone has visible symptoms of genital warts, he or she should not have sexual activity until the warts are removed.
		Genital warts — it's not the prettiest topic of conversation, but it's definitely something that needs to be discussed.
	www.menstuff.org /issues/byissue/genitalwarts.html (1349 words)

	GENITAL HERPES
		Genital herpes is a contagious viral infection that affects an estimated 45 million Americans (more than one in five).
		A pregnant woman who develops a primary episode of genital herpes can pass the virus to her fetus and may be at higher risk for spontaneous abortion and premature delivery.
		Herpes lesions may occur in areas that can be covered or protected by a condom, but they also may occur in areas that cannot be covered or protected by a condom.
	www.idph.state.il.us /public/hb/hbherpes.htm (1200 words)

	Genital Herpes
		Some other symptoms that may go with the first episode of genital herpes are fever, headache, muscle aches, painful or difficult urination, vaginal discharge, and swollen glands in the groin area.
		Because the genital herpes sores may not be visible to the naked eye, a doctor or other health care worker may have to do several laboratory tests to try to prove that any other symptoms are caused by the herpes virus.
		If a woman has her first episode of genital herpes while she is pregnant, she can pass the virus to her unborn child and may deliver a premature baby.
	www.childbirthsolutions.com /articles/issues/hsv/index.php (1916 words)

	Genital Herpes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted viral infection characterized by fluid filled blisters or red bumps in the genital area.
		Genital herpes is caused by either of two types of the herpes simplex virus (HSV).
		In a test tube, zinc is capable of inactivating the type of herpes virus responsible for the majority of genital herpes cases.
	www.kroger.com /hn/Concern/Genital_Herpes.htm (1749 words)

	Genital Warts (HPV) Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment by eMedicineHealth.com
		Genital warts are flesh–colored or gray growths found in the genital area and anal region in both men and women.
		In children younger than three years, genital warts are thought to be transmitted by nonsexual modes such as direct manual contact.
		The presence of genital warts in children should raise the suspicion for sexual abuse.
	www.emedicinehealth.com /genital_warts/article_em.htm (374 words)

	National Psoriasis Foundation: Genital psoriasis—affected areas
		This area can sometimes be treated similarly to psoriasis on the scalp; however, caution should be taken as skin in the pubic region tends to be more sensitive than the skin on the scalp (see treatment tips for more information).
		Genital psoriasis usually affects the outer skin of the genitals.
		In general, genital psoriasis does not affect the urethra, the canal through which urine is expelled from the body.
	www.psoriasis.org /about/psoriasis/genital/areas.php (512 words)

	Genital herpes
		Genital herpes is a highly contagious sexually transmitted disease.
		The illness is characterized by pain, itching and sores in your genital area.
		Genital herpes may result in brain damage, blindness or death for the newborn.
	www.cnn.com /HEALTH/library/DS/00179.html (1104 words)

	Genital Herpes
		Genital Herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus II (HSV-II).
		The infection is transmitted during sexual intercourse or by other intimate contact with the genitals, mouth, or rectal area.
		Tingling, itching, and pain in the genital area, followed by eruption of small clear blisters, (lesions).
	www.coolnurse.com /genital_herpes.htm (697 words)

	Genital warts, human papillomavirus. DermNet NZ
		HPV appears to prefer the genital area to the mouth however.
		In small children, genital warts raise the possibility of sexual abuse but in many cases it is due to vertical transmission (see above).
		Other HPV types (most often Types 16, 18, 31, 33 and 35) are less common in visible warts but are strongly associated with penile and vulvar intra-epithelial neoplasia (pre-cancerous changes) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the genital area especially cervical cancer and less frequently invasive vulvar cancer.
	www.dermnetnz.org /viral/genital-warts.html (1283 words)

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