Genital Herpes

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Reviewed June 2011

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Title:   Genital herpes
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Genital herpes is a common sexually transmissible infection (STI) caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV1 or HSV2). The herpes virus can be spread during vaginal, oral or anal sex. Cold sores on the mouth can cause genital infection during oral sex for those who do not already have the cold sore virus. Pregnant women with genital herpes should discuss this with their doctor.
Date:   Mar 2011
Title:   Genital herpes
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   The herpes simplex virus causes genital herpes. There are many types of herpes viruses. Both herpes simplex type 1 (HSV1) and herpes simplex type 2 (HSV2) can infect the genital area. HSV 1 commonly causes cold sores' and tends to occur in the upper half of the body, mainly around the lips and mouth. HSV 1 can also infect the genital area. HSV 2 is more commonly the cause of genital herpes. After the herpes virus has entered the body, it travels up nerve fibres and lives in nerve cells around the spinal cord in the lower back. Usually it lies dormat. It is not completely understood as to what causes the virus to reactivate and cause blisters. Some factors that may trigger an outbreak include menstruation (periods), emotional upset and sexual activity. Sunburn can trigger a herpes episode (or cold sore) on the face or lips. Apart from these factors, it is important to get enough sleep, have a healthy diet and to keep your stress levels at a manageable level.
Date:   Mar 2011
Title:   Genital herpes
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Many people are very worried about genital herpes.
Date:   Jan 2012
Title:   Genital herpes
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Signs and symptoms of genital herpes.
Date:   Jan 2012
Title:   Herpes
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Information about genital herpes
Date:   Dec 2010
Title:   Genital herpes and pregnancy
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   The herpes simplex virus causes genital herpes. There are many types of herpes viruses. Both herpes simplex type 1(HSV1) and herpes simplex type 2 (HSV2) can infect the genital area. Commonly the cause of 'cold sores', HSV 1 tends to occur in the upper half of the body, mainly around the lips and mouth. HSV 1 can also infect the genital area.
Date:   Aug 2010
Title:   Genital herpes: 10 common myths - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Find out the truth about some common myths surrounding genital herpes involving cervical cancer, condoms, cold sores and oral sex.
Date:   Jul 2010
Title:   Genital herpes - can you have a sexual relationship?
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   To help reduce the risk of transmission: do not let herpes sores come into contact with another person avoid kissing and oral sex if there are herpes lesions on the mouth or lips avoid sex during an outbreak of genital herpes or as soon as you become aware of symptoms. Many people cope well with genital herpes, informing their partners and avoiding sex at times of highest risk of passing the infection on. Both herpes simplex type 1 (HSV1) and herpes simplex type 2 (HSV2) can infect the genital area.
Date:   May 2010
Title:   Genital herpes treatment - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Genital herpes is a viral infection mainly affecting the skin on or around your genitals, which you can catch through having sex, including oral sex.
Date:   Feb 2010
Title:   Genital herpes: preventing the spread - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Genital herpes, a viral infection mainly affecting the skin of the genitals, can be transmitted by having sex, including oral sex. Find out how to prevent its spread.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Herpes transmission - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Find out how is herpes is transmitted, including passing the virus to partners and herpes in pregnancy.
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   Third trimester antiviral prophylaxis for preventing maternal genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) recurrences and neonatal infection
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   The incidence of herpes, a sexually transmitted disease, varies across the world. Among pregnant women with herpes, nearly 75% can expect at least one flare-up during their pregnancy. Transmission of the virus from mother to baby typically occurs by dir...
Date:   Oct 2007
Title:   Herpes: your questions answered - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Have your questions about herpes answered, including how do you know if you have genital herpes, how is herpes diagnosed, and do I have to tell my partner if I have herpes.
Date:   Jun 2007
Title:   Genital herpes: what is it? - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Genital herpes is a viral infection characterised by outbreaks of blisters and sores around your genital area.
Date:   May 2007
Title:   Vulval conditions
Publisher:   Women's Health Queensland Wide Inc
Description:   A wide range of conditions can affect the vulva. These conditions can be loosely grouped into: dermatological, thrush and sexually transmitted infections, vulvodynia (vulval pain) and pre-cancerous and cancerous conditions.
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Genital herpes
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   The causes, symptoms and treatment for genital herpes are explained and advice is given to people when they have a recurrence.
Date:   Oct 2005
Title:   Herpes and HIV - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Most people with recurrent genital herpes infection in Australia do not have human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. If you have herpes and think you may have been exposed to HIV infection, you may wish to talk to your doctor about the possibility o
Date:   Nov 2001

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