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    Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) that affects the genitals and skin. It can be transmitted through unprotected sex, oral sex with a partner with cold sores, sharing sex toys, or genital contact with an infected person. Symptoms include blisters and sores on the genitals and surrounding areas that are generally painful and leave ulcers, as well as fever and malaise. It can be diagnosed through blood tests or physical examination. Medications like acyclovir, famciclovir, or valacyclovir are used to treat it.

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    Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) that affects the genitals and skin. It can be transmitted through unprotected sex, oral sex with a partner with cold sores, sharing sex toys, or genital contact with an infected person. Symptoms include blisters and sores on the genitals and surrounding areas that are generally painful and leave ulcers, as well as fever and malaise. It can be diagnosed through blood tests or physical examination. Medications like acyclovir, famciclovir, or valacyclovir are used to treat it.

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    Genital Herpes: By: Indra Rukmana Hamim

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    Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) that affects the genitals and skin. It can be transmitted through unprotected sex, oral sex with a partner with cold sores, sharing sex toys, or genital contact with an infected person. Symptoms include blisters and sores on the genitals and surrounding areas that are generally painful and leave ulcers, as well as fever and malaise. It can be diagnosed through blood tests or physical examination. Medications like acyclovir, famciclovir, or valacyclovir are used to treat it.

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    GENITAL HERPES

    By :
    Indra Rukmana Hamim

    Wh a t I
    s G en i
    t
    al
    Herpes
    ???
    Genital herpes is a
    sexually transmitted i
    nfection
    caused by HSV (herpes
    simplex virus). This
    virus
    affects
    the
    genitals, the cervix, as
    well as the skin in other
    parts of the body.

    Backgorund
    INFECTED :
    Having unprotected vaginal or anal
    sex
    Having oral sex with a person who
    gets cold sores
    Sharing sex toys
    Having genital contact with an
    infected person

    Sign & Symptoms

    Blisters and ulceration on the cervix


    Pain when urinating
    A temperature (fever)
    Malaise (feeling unwell)
    Cold sores around the mouth
    Red blisters - these are generally painful
    and they soon burst and leave ulcers on
    the external genital area, thighs,
    buttocks and rectum

    Diagnosed
    Blood tests
    Physical Examination

    Medication

    The medications typically used are


    acyclovir (Zovirax),
    famciclovir (Famvir), or
    valacyclovir (Valtrex)

    ANY QUESTION ?

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