Genital Herpes
Genital herpes is transmitted sexually by the HSV-2 virus. The primary symptoms of the disease are the blisters or sores that appear on the genital area. Other symptoms of the disease include a constant pain in the legs, buttocks or the genital area. Women have to put up with the discomfort of a vaginal discharge. Infected people get a feeling of pressure or fullness in the abdominal area.
Genital Herpes is caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus, (HSV). There are two strains of this virus—the HSV-1 and HSV-2. While HSV-1 causes oral herpes, genital herpes is caused by the HSV-2 virus. Generally, people do not have the symptoms of the disease or even if they do, they are minimal. As a result, most people do not realize that they have herpes...
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