std's!!, HELP |
 Oct 6 2006, 06:21 AM
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there's someone in my household that has Herpes. i was definitely downright disturbed when i found out. what's the chances or percentage that i might get that? i'm so worried...
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Oct 20 2006, 09:11 AM
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QUOTE Genital Herpes (HSV-2) More than 45 million Americans are infected with the herpes simplex virus that causes genital herpes. There are two types of herpes virus: Herpes Simplex Virus 1 (HSV-1) and Herpes Simplex Virus 2 (HSV-2). Generally, HSV-1 is associated with oral herpes, marked by the presence of cold sores around the mouth, while HSV-2 is thought to be the cause of genital herpes. However, HSV-1 has also been shown to cause genital herpes. The herpes virus lives in certain nerve cells in your body where it remains for life. Type of Infection: Viral Mode of Transmission: Through direct skin-to-skin contact with the infected area during vaginal, anal or oral sex. Symptoms: Although first episode symptoms of genital herpes tend to be worse than subsequent herpes outbreaks, often a person's herpes symptoms are so mild they go unnoticed. If you have been exposed to the virus, genital herpes symptoms can take between two and ten days to appear. Symptoms of herpes can include an itching or burning sensation and pain around the infected area. Painful lesions in the vagina, on the penis, around the genital area or anus, and on the thighs or buttocks often occur as well. Female herpes symptoms may also include vaginal discharge. Women frequently develop vaginal herpes, with herpes bumps and sores occurring in the vagina. Treatment: Currently, there is no herpes cure. However, you can receive herpes treatment to help relieve your discomfort during an outbreak as well as reduce the frequency of outbreaks. There are three different types of herpes medication available, one of which may help lower the risk of herpes transmission. more info: http://www.epigee.org/health/herpes.html Herpes Symptoms: http://www.epigee.org/guide/herpes.html Herpes F.A.Qs: http://www.epigee.org/health/herpesfaq.html i took this from the guide to stds just in case you still needed it. |
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boo! grr... std's!! Oct 6 2006, 06:21 AM
mona lisa Depends on what type. From this site,
QUOTEGeneral... Oct 6 2006, 04:56 PM boo! grr... haha yahh. i was just making sure. cuz i don't... Oct 7 2006, 12:19 AM strawberry_sundae i think the dormant/hidden one is AIDS o_o; i dont... Oct 13 2006, 11:05 PM oX_Muh_Nirvana_Xo Std's are scary. O_o
Just thought I would pu... Oct 13 2006, 11:25 PM xoxo_koala_kisses_ Genital herpes, or like... coldsores? Either way, ... Oct 15 2006, 09:18 PM boo! grr... the dormant/hidden ones are the ones i'm scare... Oct 17 2006, 01:44 AM electric shock Uggh. That sounds so hella nasty. I'm not sure... Oct 17 2006, 01:10 PM
just another teenage dirtbag QUOTEGenital Herpes (HSV-2)
More than 45 million A... Oct 20 2006, 09:11 AM |
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