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	STD Facts - Genital Herpes
		It is important that women avoid contracting herpes during pregnancy because a first episode during pregnancy causes a greater risk of transmission to the baby.
		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.
		Persons with herpes should abstain from sexual activity with uninfected partners when lesions or other symptoms of herpes are present.
	www.cdc.gov /std/Herpes/STDFact-Herpes.htm (1129 words)

	Herpes Simplex
		Herpes simplex viruses may be passed from person to person by contact with an infected individual's sores, either on the mouth or on the genitals.
		Herpes simplex infections may also be passed through saliva or genital fluids of someone who is infected with herpes but has no active symptoms at the time of contact.
		Herpes simplex infections can be prevented by avoiding direct contact with sores or ulcers of someone who has an active herpes infection - either on the mouth or on the genitals.
	www.kidshealth.org /parent/infections/bacterial_viral/herpes.html (1482 words)

	Herpes: More details/information for students
		This infection is caused by the Herpes simplex virus.
		Transmission of herpes during birth is rare, and occurs usually in cases where the woman is experiencing primary herpes at the time of the delivery, (i.e.
		Although the herpes virus cannot be eradicated from the body, the drugs aciclovir, valaciclovir and famciclovir hasten healing and reduces the risk of recurrence while they is being administered.
	www.stdservices.on.net /std/herpes/details.htm (1149 words)

	Herpes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the herpes simplex virus.
		Herpes is a disease, and so living with it can be difficult, but if a woman pays attention to her health and to managing the external elements that stimulate flare-ups such as certain foods and stress inducers, she can live a healthy life.
		Herpes is pretty awful in its own right but it also correlated with a woman's risk of other diseases such as cervical cancer.
	www.womenshealth.org /a/herpes_info.htm (744 words)

	Aidsmap \| Herpes
		Herpes may also be transmitted when sores are not present, if HSV is replicating and infectious HSV particles are being shed from the skin or, more likely, from mucous membranes.
		Herpes encephalitis is inflammation of the brain, causing headache, nausea, mental changes, loss of co-ordination and seizures; this is rare in people with HIV but potentially fatal if it does occur.
		Herpes in the oesophagus (gullet) or colon may be examined using fibre-optic instruments.
	www.aidsmap.com /en/docs/AD7B4F24-971B-4D20-A56E-2B2E79F1FA28.asp (819 words)

	Genital Herpes Information Page
		Genital herpes is a contagious viral infection affecting primarily the genitals of men and women.
		It is caused by the Herpes Simplex-2 virus (HSV-2), one of several strains of the Herpes Simplex Virus responsible for chickenpox, shingles, mononucleosis, and oral herpes (fever blisters or cold sores, HSV-1).
		Herpes simplex virus is a linear double-stranded DNA virus.
	www.herpes.com /genitalinfo.shtml (645 words)

	Herpes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Herpes is a viral infection caused by the
		Herpes is equally common in males and females.
		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.mamashealth.com /herpes.asp (1038 words)

	Herpes
		Herpes is a common, recurrent infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV), of which there are two subtypes: HSV-1 and HSV-2.
		The initial herpes infection may be accompanied by flu-like symptoms, such as fever, fatigue, headaches, muscle aches, and swollen glands (lymph nodes), in addition to blisters and ulcers on and around the genitals, thighs, buttocks, and anus or on the lips, mouth, throat, tongue, and gums.
		Once an individual is infected with herpes, he or she carries the virus in his or her body for life.
	www.engenderhealth.org /wh/inf/dherp.html (1114 words)

	Herpes (STDs)
		Herpes is the colloquial term for the generally non-lethal infection caused by the herpes simplex virus.
		This is done to protect you because the incidence of cervical cancer is higher in the presence of herpes.
		The herpes virus exists in warm damp areas and therefore wet or damp towels could carry the virus, but with less danger.
	www.sexhealth.org /std/herpes.shtml (717 words)

	Herpes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Genital herpes is, after all, a non-serious condition that typically responds very well to treatment; and most people who contract genital herpes do not have significant physical symptoms (this explains how 80% of infected persons are unaware of their status).
		Herpes of the eye is known as ocular herpes, and this form of herpes is almost always caused by HSV 1.
		Herpes symptoms are not absolute and are not universal, and sometimes, as is often the case with genital herpes, people don't recognize their symptoms at all.
	www.beatherpes.com (4133 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Herpes zoster
		Herpes zoster is an acute, localized infection with varicella-zoster virus, which causes a painful, blistering rash.
		Herpes zoster, or shingles, is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox.
		Herpes zoster may affect any age group, but it is much more common in adults over 60 years old, in children who had chickenpox before the age of one year, and in individuals whose immune system is weakened.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/000858.htm (1287 words)

	Herpes
		Herpes is an infection caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), which resides in the nerve ganglia after initial exposure to the herpes virus.
		If you have been diagnosed with genital herpes, the herpes virus remains dormant in your system when you are not experiencing a genital herpes outbreak.
		When a person with herpes is not experiencing an outbreak, the herpes virus remains dormant in the system at either end of the spinal column.
	www.herpesonline.org /articles/herpes.html (843 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Herpes simplex
		Herpes simplex is an infection that primarily affects the mouth or genital area.
		Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is usually associated with infections of the lips, mouth, and face.
		In individuals with more than 6 recurrences of genital herpes per year, chronic antiviral medications may be offered to reduce recurrences.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/001324.htm (858 words)

	Herpes
		Herpes is a viral infection of the skin caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV).
		Symptoms of primary genital herpes may include fever, headache, and muscle aches followed 3 days later by the classical rash (pictured) of painful blisters and ulcerations of the skin where the infection occurred.
		Though technically used for genital herpes only, these medicines are commonly given at the first sign of an oral herpes sore to shorten the course and pain.
	www.afraidtoask.com /STD/hsv.html (754 words)

	Herpes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Herpes virus is spread though skin to skin contact from an area where the virus is present to a skin site that is susceptible.
		Most of the time when Herpes sores are not present on the skin the virus remains in a latent (inactive) state in the central nervous system, where it does no damage.
		Herpes is a treatable skin infection, with a variety of options to help reduce physical pain and emotional stress.
	www.indiana.edu /~health/herpes.html (1213 words)

	Herpes Information and Pictures
		Herpes simplex, a recurrent viral infection, caused by Herpes Virus hominis (HVH), is a widespread infectious agent, which is very hard to control.
		Herpes Zoster (Shingles) is an acute unilateral and segmental inflammation of the dorsal root ganglia caused by infection with the herpes virus, varicella-zoster, which also causes chicken pox.
		Herpes zoster results from reactivation of the varicella virus that has lain dormant in the cerebral ganglia or the ganglia of posterior nerve roots after infection from chicken pox.
	www.herpes-coldsores.com /std/herpes.htm (4215 words)

	Genital Herpes, NIAID Fact Sheet (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Genital herpes is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus or HSV.
		Although some people with herpes report that their outbreaks are brought on by another illness, stress, or having a menstrual period, outbreaks often are not predictable.
		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 symptoms are caused by the herpes virus.
	www.niaid.nih.gov /factsheets/stdherp.htm (1997 words)

	Herpes
		Doctors refer to the infection commonly known as "herpes" as herpes simplex.
		But herpes is actually the name of a family of viruses, which includes the cold sore virus (HSV-1), genital herpes (HSV-2), infectious mononucleosis (Epstein-Barr Virus), chicken pox and shingles (varicella zoster virus).
		For persons with genital herpes, this means avoiding sexual relations and oral and/or genital contact during the period of symptoms or active lesions.
	www.aocd.org /skin/dermatologic_diseases/herpes.html (794 words)

	HERPES
		CDC recommends to test for both since 30% of Genital Herpes is known to be caused by Herpes type 1.
		Herpes Blood Tests are presented according to the serological methodology used.
		Therefore this test is generally performed after a possible exposure to the Herpes virus, in the acute phase of the Herpes infection or to document a virus reactivation.
	www.stdweb.com /HERPES.HTM (1084 words)

	Herpes definition - Womens Health and Medical Information on MedicineNet.com
		Herpes simplex type 1, also known as human herpesvirus 1 (HHV-1), causes cold sores and fever blisters in the mouth and around it.
		Both herpes simplex types 1 and 2 are capable of causing systemic disease including encephalitis (infection of the brain) in someone who is immunodeficient.
		The treatment of infection with herpes simplex infections is by topical or oral anti-viral medication.
	www.medterms.com /script/main/art.asp?articlekey=11468 (311 words)

	Herpes Information - About the Virus and VALTREX
		Learning that you have herpes can be hard, but you don't have to suffer in silence.
		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.
	www.herpeshelp.com (140 words)

	Genital Herpes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		People with herpes should not have sexual activity when sores or other symptoms of herpes are present.
		Herpes symptoms can come and go, but the virus stays in the nerve cells of your body even after all signs of the infection have gone away.
		Babies born with herpes may be premature or may die, or they may have brain damage, severe rashes, or eye problems.
	www.4woman.gov /faq/stdherpe.htm (1757 words)

	Herpes
		We are the number one ranked source for Herpes information.
		Herpes affects more than 50 million people in this country.
		Because Herpes is an embarrassing subject for many people, getting the correct information can be difficult.
	www.dakpharmaceuticals.com /Herpes.html (127 words)

	Herpes Virus in Cats (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		She indicated that the damage to the eye was permanent, and that we could expect future herpes outbreaks.
		Herpes is one of the causes of chronic stomatitis/gingivitis problems in cats but it is also possible that it could be present when there is another underlying cause.
		If therapy for herpes doesn't seem to help it may be necessary to consider a biopsy of the affected area or some other diagnostic testing.
	www.vetinfo.com /cherpes.html (11377 words)

	The Original HHP (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		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...
		Please note: The Herpes Home Page does not necessarily endorse the products or claims made by our advertisers or herpes related links, but does encourage you to visit these sites, read what they offer, and caveat emptor.
	www.racoon.com /herpes (184 words)

	Herpes Doctor \|
		On one hand we are ostracized by the minority of the population (about 40%) who don’t currently have herpes simplex in their body, which is bad enough, but more cruelly we are often isolated by our fellow members of the herpes community who have so-called cold sores (herpes simplex 1 of the mouth and face).
		Unless you have had a recent type-specific blood test to test for the presence of herpes simplex antibodies you cannot say with any certainty that you don’t have herpes.
		My sister was diagnosed with genital herpes over 10 years ago though she only recently told me about it.
	www.herpesdoctor.com (741 words)

	Herpes Help - Because Having Herpes Doesn't Define You!
		The reason people don't know that they have herpes is because many of them do not get any of the classic signs or symptoms that doctors were trained to look for back in the old days.
		Another reason why people do not suspect the possibility of herpes is because it's not included in the routine STD testing process.
		It's not enough to be angry and upset that proper Testing for Herpes and other infections is not required routinely by all health care providers.
	www.yoshi2me.com (482 words)

	Herpes.Org: Herpes: A non-profit website providing information, support, advice, and support for people with herpes ...
		Managing genital herpes during pregnancy is very important to the health of the soon-to-be-born infant.
		Infants exposed to the herpes simplex can experience brain infection, seizures, prolonged hospitalization, mental retardation, and death if the infection takes hold.
		The message of this paper is that through some basic education the patient with genital herpes can achieve excellent control of the disease, can avoid spreading the disease elsewhere on the body, can prevent other family members from catching the disease, and will significantly lower the risk of transmitting the infection to the person’s partner.
	www.herpes.org (1278 words)

	Herpes
		This means that women with a long-standing HSV infection not cultured from the cervix who carry to term are at lowest risk for passing on neonatal herpes to their baby, even with an active lesion.
		Young age and recent acquisition of genital herpes were identified as risk factors for asymptomatic shedding of HSV during pregnancy.
		The problem with nail polish/spray on bandage to cover herpes lesion is that there is frequently cervical shed of the virus in addition to the local lesion.
	falcao.best.vwh.net /archives/herpes.html (1309 words)

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