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2. Genital herpes - Wikipedia

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   Because herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection is common and not routinely screened for in the general population, complete prevention of the transmission of genital herpes is difficult. To reduce the chance of contracting herpes simplex virus, external condoms for the penis may be used during oral sex, vaginal sex, and anal sex. [15]

3. Sexually transmitted infections in the pornography industry

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   As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends screening for Herpes only in symptomatic cases, most STI tests do not include screening for either HSV-1 or HSV-2 strain unless specifically ordered by the physician. [54] Meanwhile, asymptomatic persons positive for the virus can transmit it sexually.

4. Incurable, 'highly contagious' STD affects nearly 900 million ...

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   HSV, or genital herpes, has affected millions of people around the world. Researchers and experts weigh in on the risks and developing treatments of the high-burden sexually transmitted infection.

5. Transmission-based precautions - Wikipedia

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   Transmission-based precautions are infection-control precautions in health care, in addition to the so-called "standard precautions". They are the latest routine infection prevention and control practices applied for patients who are known or suspected to be infected or colonized with infectious agents, including certain epidemiologically important pathogens, which require additional control ...

6. If You Feel Burning Or Stinging During Sex, You ... - AOL

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   Herpes blisters can cause ulcers on the skin that can be incredibly painful and often cause a burning sensation. ... How to Prevent Burning after Sex. No matter what you’re feeling before ...

7. Microbicides for sexually transmitted infections - Wikipedia

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   ARVs are also used to prevent vertical transmission of HIV from mother to child during childbirth, and are used to prevent HIV infection from developing immediately after exposure to the virus. [15] Such ARV-based compounds could be formulated into topical microbicides to be administered locally in the rectum or vagina or systemically through ...

8. New Mom Tells Grandma Not to Kiss Newborn: 'Going to Do ... - AOL

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   According to the New York State Department of Health, babies who contract HSV (herpes simplex virus) require hospitalization for up to 21 days, and the infection can still cause brain damage or ...

9. Herpes - Wikipedia

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   Herpes simplex, often known simply as herpes, is a viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. [5] Herpes infections are categorized by the area of the body that is infected. The two major types of herpes are oral herpes and genital herpes , though other forms also exist.