Herpes Prevention
Learn about steps for herpes prevention, avoiding transmission to an uninfected partner and the role of medication in herpes prevention.

Herpes Symptoms
Herpes symptoms can be quite pronounced in some individuals while other may experience only subtle herpes symptoms or no symptoms at all.  Learn what to watch for.

Herpes Treatment
Prescription herpes treatment medications as well as alternative herpes treatments are available to manage living with herpes, reduce viral shedding, and manage symptoms.  Learn more about suggested treatments and the importance of healthy living.

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Herpes
Herpes is a virus and one of the most common STD's in the United States.  An estimated 80% of the population has HSV-1 typically associated with oral herpes while an estimated 1 in 5 Americans has HSV-2 typically associated with genital herpes.  Genital Herpes may also be caused by HSV-1 as these cases are on the rise.  Learn more here.

Herpes Causes
Herpes is transmitted via skin-to-skin contact with an infected person.  The virus can be transmitted even when there are no signs of a herpes outbreak.  This is known as asymptomatic shedding.  Learn more about herpes causes here.

Herpes Diagnosis
There are several methods for an accurate herpes diagnosis including viral cultures and blood tests.  Learn about these methods and suggested tests.