Herpes (viral)

	Incidence:	45 million Americans (age 12+ infected) 1 out of 4 females and 1 out of 5 males are infected
	Transmission:	Direct skin-to-infected skin contact. Can be spread through oral, anal and vaginal sex, mutual masturbation, kissing, mother to child (rare)
	Symptoms:	May have no symptoms Symptoms generally appear approximately one week after being exposed Itching, burning, soreness, small ulcers; Enlarged lymph nodes in groin; headache, fever, "sick" feeling; some with genital herpes cold sores may also erupt around mouth; 60% have 4-6 occurrences per year
	Results:	-Pregnancy complications -Recurring infections -Newborn infections -Lifelong illness -If spread to bloodstream it can cause widespread infection.
	Treatment:	Oral anti-viral medications (although these don't cure, they may shorten duration and make recurrence less severe) If spread to bloodstream, anti-viral IV medication is needed.
	Risk Factors:	Unprotected sex Association of sex and alcohol Multiple sex partners History of previous STDs HIV positive

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