Genital Herpes
Introduction l Chlamydia l Genital Herpes l Genital Warts l Gonorrhoea l HIV / AIDS l Pubic Lice l Syphilis
Genital Herpes are passed on by engaging in unprotected vaginal, oral or anal (bum) sexual activity or through skin to skin genital contact or kissing.
Symptoms include:
- Blistering on or inside the vagina, cervix, urethra, rectum, anus or penis that leave painful sores when they burst
- Itchy or tingling feeling in area where sores are
- Flu like symptoms such as headache, backache or swollen glands
- Painful when peeing if it passes over sores
Treatment:
There is no cure for Herpes. Some drugs can reduce the frequency and shorten the length of outbreaks. Tablets can be taken but are only effective when taken within 72 hours of the symptoms starting. Herpes will normally clear up by itself but will stay in the body.
