Genital Infections With Cold-Sore Virus
As its name suggests, HSV-2 isn’t the only herpes virus out there. HSV-1, the virus that causes cold sores, is much more common. As of 1999-2004, 57.7 percent of Americans carry the virus — down slightly from the 62 percent HSV-1 infection rate seen in 1988-1994. There’s some bad news here: HSV-1 is causing more [...]
When in doubt about STD, it’s best to just tell
I’m a single, straight man. I was recently told by my last lover that she has HPV. By implication, I probably have it as well. From the Centers for Disease Control site (www.cdc.gov), I learned that at least 50 percent of all sexually active adults get this buggy at some point, and that, by age [...]
Herpes doesn’t mean you were unfaithful
Great question and response via The Sun Herald Dear Annie: Last week, my doctor gave me a preliminary diagnosis of genital herpes. I am waiting for the lab to call back. In the meantime, my husband has shunned me. I don’t know if I contracted this from him (I know that Type 1 cold sores [...]
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