Are You at Risk for Herpes?
Herpes does not discriminate, everyone is at risk. The HSV-1 (oral herpes) virus is said to affect nearly 60% percent of the United States population ranging in ages 14-49. In this same age range, around 17% test positive for HSV-2 (the leading cause of genital herpes)…
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Complications Associated with Herpes
Typically, if you are an otherwise healthy adult, it is rare to develop serious health problems as a result of an HSV-1 or HSV-2 infection, it will be nothing more than a mere annoyance. People with immune systems that are already compromised, experience the most difficulty since outbreaks will generally last longer and take more time to heal…
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Do I Need a Herpes Test?
If you are sexually active, the answer is most definitely yes. When you consider that 90% of people who have herpes are unaware they are infected, there is a likely chance you could have been exposed to it at some point. If you and your partner are in a committed relationship, you should both be tested…
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Facts About Herpes
According to the American Social Health Association, nearly 90% of people with genital herpes don’t know they have it. Knowing your STD status is important not only for your own health, but for the health of your partner as well…
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Healthy Lifestyle Tips for Living with Herpes
If you have just been diagnosed with genital herpes, you are probably going through a variety of thoughts and emotions. You are probably wondering how this will impact your life and your relationships…
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