Dr.Ayman
10-05-2002, 12:39 AM
Quick Facts about Herpes
Herpes simplex virus can cause small blisters or sores on the mouth or genitals.
About 80 percent of American adults have oral herpes (cold sores).
An estimated 25 percent of adults in the United States have genital herpes. Most don't know it because their symptoms are too mild to notice.
Herpes is most easily spread during an active outbreak or during prodrome --the few days just before an outbreak.
Herpes is uncomfortable but not dangerous.
Herpes does not effect the immune system or lead to other health problems.
Herpes can be spread even when no symptoms are present.
The surest way to prevent the spread of genital herpes is to avoid sex during an active outbreak.
Always use condoms between outbreaks.
Most couples decide together how to reduce the risk
:rolleyes:
Herpes simplex virus can cause small blisters or sores on the mouth or genitals.
About 80 percent of American adults have oral herpes (cold sores).
An estimated 25 percent of adults in the United States have genital herpes. Most don't know it because their symptoms are too mild to notice.
Herpes is most easily spread during an active outbreak or during prodrome --the few days just before an outbreak.
Herpes is uncomfortable but not dangerous.
Herpes does not effect the immune system or lead to other health problems.
Herpes can be spread even when no symptoms are present.
The surest way to prevent the spread of genital herpes is to avoid sex during an active outbreak.
Always use condoms between outbreaks.
Most couples decide together how to reduce the risk
:rolleyes: