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Symptoms of Genital Herpes

There are several types of herpes. Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the herpes simplex viruses type I(HSV-1) and type II (HSV-2). With herpes genital health is compromised.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs or STIs) complicate the treatment of an already complicated illness. STDs can increase your risk of HIV and can even be fatal if not treated.

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