Herpes

According to the CDC, the organization also known as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, herpes is "a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the herpes simplex viruses type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2)."

Herpes can show itself in many forms and can evolve into more serious problems if the virus is not treated. Some of these disorders include the two most common forms, genital and orofacial infections, which affect a combined 80 percent of the US adult population, along with intermediate disorders such as herpes gladiatorium, herpes simplex encephalitis, herpes whitlow, neonatal herpes simplex, ocular herpes, and viral meningitis. In some cases, the herpes virus can even lead to Alzheimer's disease and Bell's palsy.

While there is no cure for herpes, people can help treat and limit the disease through several, readily available options as recommended and discussed by the CDC.

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• Erin Andrews Wants to Make Sure You Notice the Herpes

  
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  After the University of Texas’ defeat of rival Texas A&M on Thursday, star QB Colt McCoy stopped with Erin Andrews after the game for a quick chat. America’s sideline princess is all class calling out attention to the herpes explosion on his lip that he of course insisted was from “biting his lip.” Sure ...
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• Erin Andrews Points Out Colt McCoy’s Herpes on Live TV

  
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  Erin Andrews needs to get off her high horse.  Yeah, we know that you are possibly the hottest sideline reporter of all-time, and yes we have seen you naked and know how glorious you look.  That being said, isnt it a little rude to point out Colt McCoy s herpes on live television? I mean the guy just scored 5 ...
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• Shoppus Interruptus

  
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• Symptoms of Yeast Infections

  
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• yous a bad case of STD!

  
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• Prognosis of HSV Infection

  
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• Why Circumcision Reduces HIV Risk

  
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• Why circumcision reduces HIV risk

  
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• Why circumcision cuts HIV risk

  
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• Herpes Never Sleeps

  
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• Majority of Brits ‘never discuss sexual health’

  
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