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Why Doctors don’t Usually Test for Herpes

 

It’s basically a SELF mantra at this point: Getting tested for sexually transmitted infections is hella important. Is it the most delightful way to spend your time? No. Is it a vital part of looking after your health, sexual and otherwise? Absolutely.

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Herpes Handbook

 

Viruses cause herpes infections. A virus is an organism that invades cells, and while it is there, disrupts the normal activities of the cell. There are eight human herpes viruses. They include herpes simplex 1 (HSV 1), herpes simplex 2 (HSV 2), cytomegalovirus (CMV), varicella-zoster virus (VZV), Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), human herpes virus 6 (HHV 6), human herpes virus 7 (HHV 7) and human herpes virus 8 (HHV 8).

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Herpes Can Happen to Anyone

 

Did you know that the virus that causes “cold sores” or “fever blisters” on or around the mouth can also infect other areas of the body? The infection is caused by the herpes simplex virus. And it’s very common.

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Herpes Symptoms

 

Herpes symptoms can be tricky to spot. In fact lots of people who have herpes will have no idea until they receive a diagnosis because they often won’t experience any herpes symptoms.

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