GENITAL HERPES

GENITAL HERPES

• It is spread through viruses.

WHERE, WHO, AND WHAT AGE IS IT MOST COMMON.

• 45 million people, 12 and older have Genital Herpes. 1/5 people have Herpes
• Most common in Sub-Saharan Africa.

MOST COMMON WAY TO GET IT

• You can get it through oral, anal, and vaginal sex.
• It can be spread by touching the blistered area.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMA

• Blisters will form around mouth or genitals areas. Extremely painful burning.

COMPLICATIONS

• It causes no serious medical issues.
• Complications are rare.

IS IT TREATABLE/ CURABLE

• It can be treated, but there can be sudden outbreaks. It is a disease that will always be with you.

IS IT PREVENTABLE.

• Wear a condom or just don't have sex.

SOURCES

• Health.state.mn.us
• Alyssa Anderson
• CDC.gov
• Mayo Clinic