Herpes Symptoms & Diagnosis Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTJkhnxBArI

What is herpes?

Herpes is one of the most common infections in the United States.  There are two types of herpes:  type 1 or oral herpes, which is not a sexually transmitted disease, and type 2 or genital herpes, which is a sexually transmitted disease.

How is herpes transmitted?

Herpes Type 1 and Type 2 are both transmitted from skin to skin contact.

How can one test for herpes?

Herpes can be tested by:

• Culture of the lesion or
• A blood-based laboratory test.

How is herpes treated?

There is no cure for herpes but there are medications to heal the lesion and stop the pain.

What are the health complications of herpes?

When herpes is untreated it usually goes away on its own but it can return.  If a herpes outbreak does return it usually causes lots of pain.

When is someone with herpes infectious?

It’s important to know that if you have oral herpes, or Type 1 herpes, then you should not participate in oral sex when you have an outbreak and use latex condoms.

However, someone with herpes simplex virus type 2, genital herpes, may always be infectious.  It is important for these people to always use protection when they have sex to minimize transmission.  If there is an active genital lesion then they should not have sex at all.

Who should be tested for herpes?

A person who has a genital ulcer should get a herpes test.

How Do I Treat & Prevent Herpes - Herpes Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3YMPzB06DY

How is herpes treated?

There is no cure for herpes but there are medications to heal the lesions and ease the pain.

What are the health complications of herpes?

When herpes is untreated it usually goes away on its own but it can return.  If a herpes outbreak does return it usually causes lots of pain.

When is someone with herpes infectious?

It’s important to know that if you have oral herpes, or herpes simplex type 1, then you should not participate in oral sex when you  have an outbreak or cold sore.

However, someone with herpes simplex type 2, genital herpes, may always be infectious.  It is important for these people to always use protection when they have sex to minimize transmission.  If there is an active genital lesion then they should not have sex at all.

Who should be tested for herpes?

A person who has a genital ulcer should have a herpes test.

How do I know if I have Herpes – Herpes Diagnosis Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prU4uIportk

What is herpes?

Herpes is one of the most common infections in the United States.  There are two types of herpes:  type 1 or oral herpes, which is not a sexually transmitted disease, and type 2 or genital herpes, which is a sexually transmitted disease.

How is herpes transmitted?

Herpes Type 1 and Type 2 are both transmitted from skin to skin contact.

How can one test for herpes?

Herpes can be tested by:

• Culture of the lesion or
• A blood-based laboratory test.