A 47-year-old member asked:
could you compare and contrast herpes simplex 1 vs 2?
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Dr. Stephen Brunton answered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Herpes 1 and 2: the majority of Genital Herpes is Type 2 however about a third of genital herpes
is t ype 1 wich usually occurs on the face and is know as a 'cold sore' they are close cousins!
Besides using a condom to prevent spread
of genital herpes, there are a number of antriviral medications that decrease spread and can shorten an outbreak. See your physician for a prescription
Answered on Sep 28, 2016
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