HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS TYPE 2

WHAT IS HERPES?

• Herpes is a virus
• Herpes is caused by the herpesviridae pathogen

SYMPTOMS

• Herpes will take about 2 - 14 days until symptoms appear.
• Cold sores
• Blisters
• Pain in the genital region

SPREADING

• Herpes is spread by:
• Sexual Activity
• Physical contact to the area

PREVENTION

• Herpes can be prevented by:
• Using latex condoms during sexual activity
• Not having sex
• Having a partner who has been testes for HSV and resulted negative

TREATMENT

• There is no cure for herpes
• There are medications to lower symptoms

HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE HERPES?

• In the US 16.2% of people have HSV 2
• In the world 60% - 95% of people have HSV 1 and/or HSV 2

OTHER FACTS

• There are more than two types of herpes
• The less sexual activity you participate in...
• ...the less chance you will have of getting Herpes

WORK CITED

• http://kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/stds/std_herpes.html
• http://www.ppdictionary.com/viruses/hsv.htm
• http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/151739.php
• http://www.cdc.gov/std/herpes/stdfact-herpes.htm
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herpes_simplex