Health+STD

Genital Herpes

Definition: A viral infection transmitted through sexually contact with the moist mucous linings of the genitals

How Spread: Most people get genital herpes by having sex with someone who is having a herpes outbreak. This outbreak means that HSV is active. When active, the virus usually causes visible sores in the genital area.

Symptoms: Usually develops within at least 2 weeks after the virus is transmitted. Sores, flu like symptoms, swollen glands, fever, and spots that look like bug bites are signs of genital herpes.
Where it can occur: Genital Herpes can breakout anywhere on your body.

Cures/Treatments: There is no cure for genital Herpes, but there is a medication called Acyclovir that shortens the outbreaks.

Statistics: In every 1 in 4 sexually active teens become infected with genital herpes in the U.S. Which is 25%.

Permanent/Effects: A permanent effect about genital herpes is that you can't get rid of them.

Cause: Genital herpes is caused by a tiny little bug called the herpes simplex virus.