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Genital Herpes: Partner
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Genital Herpes is contracted and transmitted through sexual contact, which is what makes it a sexually transmitted disease. The blisters don't have to be present in order to spread the virus, making it hard to control because you never know if your sexual partner is carrying the std. Since 1970 Genital Herpes cases has, as reported from the center of disease control, risen 30% in the USA.
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The initial symptom of genital herpes usually is pain or itching, beginning two to 10 days after exposure to an infected sexual partner. After several days, small, red bumps may appear. They then rupture, becoming ulcers that ooze or bleed. After three to four days, scabs form and the ulcers heal.
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Telling your partner (or potential partner) that you have genital herpes can be difficult, but there are things you can do to make it easier. First, it’s important to realize that an honest discussion about sexual history is as important for you as it is for your partner. There are many sexually transmitted diseases, so it’s a good idea to talk about both partners’ sexual histories
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Fact: Most type 1 genital herpes is caused by unprotected oral sex. The type 1 herpes virus can be spread through oral sex. If you haven’t already been infected with the cold sore virus previously what was a cold sore on your partner can develop as genital herpes in you.
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When one partner has genital herpes and the other partner does not or is not sure (a discordant couple), daily suppressive therapy with valacyclovir 500mg decreases the rate of transmission. Suppressive therapy should be strongly considered in addition to regular condom use and avoidance of sexual activity during recurrences.
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"The hardest thing about having genital herpes is having to tell someone," says Adams. Like many people with herpes, Adams believes it's important to tell a new partner about the disease before having sexual relations.
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