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Genital Herpes: Partner
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While you're pregnant, you can avoid genital herpes by not having sex. If you do have sex, have sex with only one partner who is only having sex with you, has been tested for genital herpes, and is not infected. Condoms may not protect against infection because they don’t always cover all infected areas.
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In addition, people with known genital herpes, but without current symptoms, should inform their partner that they have the disease. This precaution allows both parties to use barrier protection to prevent the spread of the illness.
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At other times, there is still a small risk of transmitting the infection, even if your partner is showing no signs of genital herpes. If you or your partner has a cold sore, it is advisable to avoid oral sex as this can spread the virus to the genitals.
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There's no cure for genital herpes. However, oral prescription antiviral medications, including acyclovir (Zovirax), famciclovir (Famvir) and valacyclovir (Valtrex), can help heal the sores sooner and reduce the frequency of relapses. If taken daily, these medications may ... reduce the chance you'll infect your partner with the herpes virus.
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You catch genital herpes during sex, by contact with someone who has the infection on their skin. You are most likely to catch it if your partner has herpes blisters or moist herpes sores.
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Because of the stigma wrongly attached to genital herpes, it has probably taken a great deal of courage for you to tell your partner that you have the infection. If you have not already told your partner and need advice on how to do this please click here.
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