HERPES

= Herpes = "Any of a group of viral diseases caused by herpes virus, affecting the skin (often with blisters) of the nervous system" (Oxford American Dictionary)

Symptoms [|Epigee.org] Genital Herpes Symtoms: -Swollen Limp Glands in the Groin -Headaches -Muscle Aches -Fever -Lower Back Pain (Women also show vaginal discharge or pain, burning sensation when urinating, may develop meningitis as a complication and trouble urinating)

 Diagnosis http://www.cdc.gov/std/herpes/STDFact-herpes.htm 2 types: Herpes Simplex Type 1 Herpes Simplex Type 2 Type 1: Oral Herpes Type 2: Genital Herpes (Considered to be sexually transmitted)

 Affeted Body Parts -Vagina -Penis -Mouth

 Cure There is currently no cure for herpes but there are medications that can suppress outbreaks. -Famvir -Valtrex -Zovirax

 Prevention [] -Wear a Condom -Know that your partner doe not have it

  Contraction [|Stages of Genital Herpes]  -Sexual intercourse