Herpes is the name given to a group of viruses that cause a number of human illnesses. Herpes is a Greek word that means - "to creep." The Herpes virus can hide inside the body for a long time without causing harm. Then, all of a sudden, it can creep out of hiding and cause problems.
This brief publications provides "need to know" information about genital herpes, how to identify and treat it.
This concise summary of "need-to-know" information about Genital Herpes answers these important questions. What Is Herpes? What Are Examples Of The Herpes Virus? What Is The Herpes Simplex Virus? What Is HSV-1? What Is HSV-2? How Does Someone Get Genital Herpes? What Happens When Someone First Gets Genital Herpes? Does Anything Else Happen? How Long Does This Last? Does Genital Herpes Recur? What Causes A Recurrence? When Is Genital Herpes Most Likely To Transmit To Others? Is There A Cure For Genital Herpes? How Can I Protect Myself From Genital Herpes? Where Can I Learn More About Genital Herpes?