Archive for November, 2008

Genital Herpes: Silent Spread

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

Genital herpes is one of the most prevalent sexually transmitted infections in the world today; approximately 45 million adults in the United States are seropositive for herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). Although the infection itself is generally not life-threatening, it has a significant morbidity and impact on patients' lives, ...

Genital Herpes: Common Symptoms

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

The classic symptom of genital herpes is a cluster of small fluid-filled blisters that break, forming painful sores that crust and heal. This process can take several days. But some people get only a rash or small bumps on the skin that appear to be pimples. Still others have different symptoms, ...

Genital Herpes: How Can You Tell If You Have It?

Sunday, November 2nd, 2008

Genital herpes can be a confusing disease. Symptoms can look like other conditions, or there may be no symptoms at all. How to tell if you have it? These questions and answers will help. Could I have herpes and not know? Unless no one has ever kissed you, and unless you've never ...