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<h3>Genital <a href="/topics/herpes/about-herpes.htm">herpes</a> information</h3>

<p><a href="/topics/herpes/genital-herpes.htm">Genital herpes</a> infects the genital area and remains one of the most prevalent sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). However, the sexual behavioral characteristics of those infected with genital herpes have not been well characterized. 

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<p>If you have genital herpes, please be aware you are not alone. It is estimated that up to 30% of Americans have genital herpes (over 80 million people). While others estimate that 90% of Americans will suffer from a herpes infection sometime in their life. More than 500,000 new cases of genital herpes are diagnosed each year. The number of people infected with genital herpes is reaching staggering proportions.
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Therefore, whether you have been diagnosed with genital herpes or not, learning about the genital herpes virus is very important. On this page you will find information regarding genital herpes. </p>

<p>If you have been diagnosed with genital herpes, the virus remains dormant in your system when you are not experiencing an outbreak. During this time, genital herpes resides in the nerve cells at the base of the spinal column. 
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The genital herpes virus is highly contagious. Anyone experiencing symptoms of a genital herpes outbreak must be very cautious when being intimate with another person, abstinence is recommended. If the genital herpes virus has been transmitted, the infection is permanent.
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If a person has oral herpes (cold sores), and performs oral sex on his/her partner, it is possible for that person to transmit the herpes virus to the genitals from this action, thereby causing a genital herpes infection. The symptoms of oral herpes and genital herpes are almost identical.
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The genital herpes virus is very distinct. A genital herpes outbreak starts with one or a few small blisters. Without treatment, the genital herpes blisters generally last several days and then form scabs indicating the end of the outbreak.
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Recent studies indicate that people with genital herpes may be contagious at any time even without visible signs of a genital herpes outbreak (estimated at 5% of the time). This is symptom is called “viral shedding.” As a result, suppressive therapy is often recommended for those infected with genital herpes.<br>
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