There is no “typical presentation” of herpes. Some people after exposure will develop outbreaks or recurrences with a vesicular, painful rash. Others never see lesions or rashes. Even others-fall somewhere in between with localized pain coming first, followed by a rash. Some people with genital herpes may find that they have serious neuropathic pain (pain [...]
Herpes is the original silent disease. Because it is not fatal; like HIV; Herpes has not received the press that other STDs have. However, you might be surprised to know that this virus affects a very high percentage of the population across the world, and almost the entire sexually active adult population in some communities. [...]
Herpes is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases in America, so it is important for us to have an understanding of the condition so that we can take the proper measures to prevent it, or treat it if we already have contracted it.
There are two types of herpes, caused by two different herpes [...]