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what is herpes?

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Virus family: Herpes is a family of viruses characterized by small blister-like (vesicles) rash & by staying in the body until triggered again. Most common ones are herpes simplex i & ii which cause cold sores and genital sores. Chickenpox is a herpes virus that can reappear later in life as shingles. Epstein-barr & cytomegalovirus, roseola virus, & cause of kaposi's sarcoma are all herpes viruses.

Question 2

signs of herpes?

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Painful ulcers: Genital herpes is a viral infection that most commonly presents w/ painful sores or ulcers in the  genital area (boxer short distribution).  Outbreak can start as pain & itching.  There may be small red bumps or tiny white blisters. Some pts have pain w/ urinating, recurrent vaginal irritation, painful lymph nodes in groin, pain down leg. Inital outbreak may feel like flu. Sometimes no symptoms.

Question 3

i think i have herpes

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Question 4

idk if i have herpes

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See your doctor: Get an exam and have a physician answer this question for you.  If you are having lesions now - it is the time to go!

Question 5

how is herpes contracted?

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Herpes Simplex: The herpes simplex virus-1 is most often the cause of cold sores. It can be spread to the mouth or lips through activities like kissing. It can spread to the genitals by mouth to genital contact or genital to genital contact. Herpes simplex virus -2 can be spread through vaginal, anal ; oral sex.

Question 6

is their acure for herpes?

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Herpes: No cure for herpes. Treat each episode as needed. May take daily medication if: 1) you have more than 10 outbreaks a year, 2) your partner (s) is (are) herpes negative. You can pass/shed herpes even when you don't have outbreak. Incubation period is 2-26 days.

Question 7

what are the sypmtoms of herpes?

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RASH/BLISTERS : I suppose your question is abot herpes simplex, and there are 1&2
 herpes in genitalia  produces a rash with vesicles, look loke blisters on the male or female genitalia
but it hsv virus which causes cold sores in and around mouth and sometimes herpes simplex can cause blister like rash in other parts of body.It can be confrmed by taking a test by breaking the blister, and/or blood test for antibodi.

Question 8

was wondering if this could be herpes.

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Maybe (not) . . .: Yes, it could be but since you didn't give any description, I can't give you a better answer. Check out http://www.cdc.gov/std/herpes/, http://www.cdc.gov/std/herpes/stdfact-herpes.htm &amp; http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/genital-herpes/basics/definition/con-20020893 for more info. Then go see your FamilyDoc if still concerned. Or perhaps local STD clinic if privacy is an issue.

Question 9

my parnter is scared that i have herpes.

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Questions: If you have a rash in or near the genital,  buttock area or you have a known exposure to  someone with this virus or similar rash, then see your primary care physician. There are tests that can be done to check for the presence of the herpes virus.

Question 10

what are the first signs of herpes i could notice?

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Tingling feeverish: Typically you will notice a tingling feeverish ness that then becomes sore and will develop an ulcer type leesion or if on the lip or skin will exhibit a blistering with a reddishness around it.

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