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STD Awareness: Herpes
Here, individual herpes simplex virions can be seen infecting a host cell. Image obtained from the CDC’s Public Health Image Library. Last year, in my Anatomy & Physiology class, the subject of...
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STD Awareness: Oral Herpes
A transmission electron micrograph reveals HSV particles. Image: Fred Murphy, CDC One of the most common sexually transmitted diseases is herpes, which most people associate with “outbreaks” in the...
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Can Oral Herpes Be Spread to Genitals?
A cold sore on the lower lip on the second day after onset. Image: CDC Herpes simplex virus is mystifying, fascinating, and sneaky. Mystifying because we have yet to unravel all of its secrets;...
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Can Herpes Be Cured Naturally?
Many of us are infected with herpes simplex virus, which can be transmitted sexually to cause genital herpes. Although herpes is incurable, there are antivirals that can help reduce symptoms. But,...
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STD Awareness: Asymptomatic Shedding of Herpes
Q: Can I catch herpes if my partner isn’t having an outbreak? A: Yes, your partner can transmit the virus even if he or she isn’t experiencing symptoms. In fact, most genital herpes infections are...
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STD Awareness: How Can I Protect Myself if My Partner Has Herpes?
Has your partner, or potential partner, recently informed you that he or she has been diagnosed with genital herpes? After thinking about it, did you decide to continue with the relationship, despite...
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STD Awareness: Genital Herpes
Herpes viruses inside a cell. Image: CDC In the most recent Planned Parenthood annual report, a Tucson mother describes her daughter’s mysterious ailment, which stumped doctors at the hospital. Her...
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My Partner Just Told Me They Have Herpes. I Don’t. Now What?
Has your new partner just informed you that he or she has herpes? People have many reactions when hearing this kind of news — and, depending on how informed you are about herpes, your reaction might be...
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STD Awareness: The Herpes Virus and Herpes Medications
One of the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is herpes, which affects an estimated 1 out of 6 Americans between the ages of 14 and 49. Herpes is caused by a virus, and one reason that...
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