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It is certainly possible to have a sexual relationship and not spread the herpes virus, particularly if some simple precautions are followed. This article talks about the possibilities of passing herpes onto another person and what you or your loved one can do to help address the problem.
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www.herpes-coldsores.com/herpes_prevention_tips.htm
www.herpes-coldsores.com/herpes_prevention_tips.htm
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Herpes - The most comprehensive educational site for Herpes. Oral herpes, an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus, is estimated to be present in 50 to 80 percent of the American adult population. ... Oral herpes, an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus, is estimated to be present in 50 to 80 percent of...
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www.herpes.com/
www.herpes.com/
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Information on the transmission of the herpes virus. ... The cold sore/herpes virus is generally spread by skin-to-skin contact. There is a risk of the virus spreading when the first signs of tingling or itching begin (prodrome), as well as when no sores or blisters are visible. ... How is herpes spread?
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www.globalherbalsupplies.com/herpes/transmission.html
www.globalherbalsupplies.com/herpes/transmission.html
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Direct skin-to-skin contact can spread herpes. This includes touching, kissing, and sexual contact (vaginal, anal, penile, and oral). Moist areas of the mouth, throat, anus, vulva, vagina, and the eyes are very easily infected.
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www.youngwomenshealth.org/herpes.html
www.youngwomenshealth.org/herpes.html
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Genital Herpes - CDC Fact Sheet ... Herpes may play a role in the spread of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. Herpes can make people more susceptible to HIV infection, and it can make HIV-infected individuals more infectious.
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www.cdc.gov/std/Herpes/STDFact-Herpes.htm
www.cdc.gov/std/Herpes/STDFact-Herpes.htm
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How is genital herpes spread? ... Is there a safe time to have sex and not spread herpes? ... No time is completely safe because it's hard to know for sure when you can spread herpes. You must tell your sex partner that you have herpes. You should avoid having sex if you have any sores. Herpes can spread from one person to...
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familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/men/sti/herpes.ht...
familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/men/sti/herpes.html
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Because herpes is spread through sexual contact, the best way to prevent it is to abstain from having sex. Sexual contact with more than one partner or with someone who has more than one partner increases the risk of contracting any STD.
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kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/herpes...
kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/herpes.html
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Q: Can I spread Herpes even when I am not having an outbreak? ... A: You could pass it on to a partner. Or, if your partner has herpes and doesn’t know it, he or she could pass it to you. You could also spread herpes to another part of your body, like your mouth or your finger.
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www.herpesonline.org/faq.html
www.herpesonline.org/faq.html
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