Question 1

what does genital herpes look like? how can i get it properly diagnosed?

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Blisters, sores: Mostly superficial blisters that soon become painful open sores, especially on moist tissues. First infection most severe, usually at directly exposed sites (penis, labia, vaginal opening, etc); often fever and inflamed lymph nodes in the groin. Recurrent outbreaks usually mild, no inflamed nodes or fever; may be preceded by neurologic "prodrome" of tingling etc. See a doctor for exam and testing.

Question 2

hello doctors, what does genital herpes look like?

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Sores: Genital herpes eruption generally looks like cold sores (one or several)in the genital or anal area.

Question 3

how does genital herpes look like? please show photo?

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Genital herpes: can have various appearances. This STD is often missed or misdiagnosed because the appearance can vary from the classic cluster of vesicles to no lesion at all! Recurrent HSV is often a single tiny painful area that is swollen and red. If untreated it usually develops into an ulcer but it may be so tiny and hidden in pubic hair that it is never seen.

Question 4

and what do genital herpes on a girl feel like?  can a girl ever have painless herpes sores?

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No. : Herpes sores vary in size and location, but they always cause itching / burning. If you have a sore it can be tested for herpes.

Question 5

what causes genital herpes?

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A virus: Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease. It can occur when you have unprotected sex with a partner that has herpes and is actively shedding the virus. The tricky part is that people can shed virus without having any symptoms. Condoms help prevent the transmission.

Question 6

how do you get genital herpes?

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From herpes virus: A person usually gets genital herpes from another person's fresh herpes sores. The other person may have sores on his or her genitals, lips, fingers, etc..., and transmit viruses by touching the uninfected person. Some infected persons (usually women) can occasionally transmit genital herpes even when they don't have visible fresh herpes sores.

Question 7

how can i treat genital herpes?

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Meds and time: Genital herpes can be quite painful.  Topical or oral pain medication will help, and oral antiviral medication can speed recovery.  Suppressive treatment with oral medication will lessen the frequency of recurrent outbreaks and decrease the likelihood of transmission to your partner(s).

Question 8

what are signs of genital herpes?

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Sx hsv 2: Symptoms could include dysuria, tingling and burning, with or without eruption of blisters, or  painful ulcerations.

Question 9

could genital herpes be painless?

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Herpes Simplex: It is reported that genital herpetic blisters can be painless or mildly painful in other people. But many can attest to pain with Herpetic lesions.

Question 10

is type 1 genital herpes painful?

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Here are some ...: The page still shows this Q still unanswered although I did it. So, I repeated; HSV-1 genital herpes can cause itching, sore, and pain as that from HSV-2. More detail? To http://www.livestrong.com/article/49176-symptoms-type-genital-herpes/. Best wish..

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