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Infections Commonly Confused With Herpes

Genital herpes effects millions of Americans, but because up to 60 percent of people with the disease are asymptomatic, it can be difficult to diagnose the disease in order to prevent its further spread. Further muddying the issue are several … Continue reading

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Treatment Options For Genital Herpes

Genital herpes affects nearly one-fifth of the population of the United States. While not deadly, this sexually-transmitted disease can lead to some significant health complications and can have a very negative impact on the quality of life for those infected … Continue reading

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Defining the difference: HSV-1 and HSV-2

More than 50 million Americans have herpes, a disease caused by a viral infection that can cause blisters in the genital area, among other symptoms. The herpes simplex virus comes in two varieties, HSV-1 and HSV-2. HSV-1 tends to be … Continue reading

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