This disease is caused by a virus (HSV) and is transmitted by sexual contact, it is highly infectious and has no cure though there is medication which can reduce the symptoms, which include, blisters and open sores on the genital area. This is a highly contagious disease and most people who are infected can transmit it even if the disease appears to be inactive and no sores are not visible.<\/p>\n
STD’s or STI’s are very common, some can be easily diagnosed and some are harder, some are easily treated and some have no cure. It is important that a sexually active person is aware of the risks of being infected with these, especially if he or she is physically involved with multiple partners, so that they can take precautions to minimize the risk and to seek medical advice if they find any of the symptoms on their bodies.<\/p>\n
In part 2 of this series I will discuss a few more STD’s and the preventive measures one can take to avoid getting infected with these diseases.<\/p>\n
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