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Infections Commonly Confused With Herpes |
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Written by Alice Johnson
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Genital herpes effects millions of Americans, but because up to 60 percent of people with the disease are asymptomatic, it can be difficult to diagnose the disease in order to prevent its further spread. Further muddying the issue are several other illnesses that can mimic the symptoms of herpes and cause infected persons to misdiagnose themselves and not seek the appropriate medical care for their illness. Health care professionals can also fail to perform the appropriate tests for herpes, and misdiagnose the disease as one of the similar illnesses. |
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Herpes Symptoms And Diagnosis |
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Written by Alice Johnson
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Herpes is so pervasive because many infected persons have no idea that they have this sexually transmitted disease. Identifying the symptoms of this illness and undergoing regular testing can help stem the spread of this illness, which affects millions of Americans. |
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Written by Alice Johnson
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Genital herpes is a disease that affects nearly a quarter of the population of the United States. It's transmitted primarily through sexual conduct, and as a result, transmission of the disease can largely be prevented by responsible sexual habits. Two variants of the herpes simplex virus, HSV-1 and HSV-2, can cause genital herpes, although HSV-2 is the culprit in the vast majority of cases and usually causes more severe symptoms. |
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