I. Viral STDs
\uf0b7 Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) \u2013 Genital Herpes
\uf0d8 Common STD caused by Herpes Simplex Virus 2 (HSV 2) or
less often, Herpes Simplex Virus 1 (HSV 1).
\uf0d8 Can be transmitted by vaginal, anal or oral sex through direct
contact with a lesion, sore, or infected tissue.
\uf0d8 Symptoms do not have to be present for HSV to be passed.
\uf0d8 Transmission without symptoms is very common because of
asymptomatic viral shedding, especially during the first couple
years of a new herpes infection.
\uf0d8 Up to 90% of infections are asymptomatic, or mildly
symptomatic and unrecognized.
\uf0d8 Most common symptoms include blisters on the skin, or pain,
itching or a tingling of the skin in the genital or rectal area
before an outbreak occurs.
\uf0d8 There is no cure for HSV, but treatment can minimize the length
and pain of outbreaks.
\uf0d8 Daily treatment may also decrease asymptomatic viral
shedding and transmission to others. However, shedding does
not stop completely and condoms are still recommended.
\uf0d8 Condoms are a good barrier to HSV when they cover the
infected area.
\uf0d8 HSV increases chance for HIV transmission by three to six
times.
Asymptomatic viral shedding is when live virus is produced and
released through infected skin, even though there is not a visible sore
or lesion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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