Herpes is a painful skin condition caused by a virus. The virus causes infection and sores in the infected areas of a person's body. It is mainly caused from skin to skin contact and during sexual intercourse. There are different kinds of herpes like oral, ocular and genital herpes. All the types of herpes are sexually transmitted disease.

The sores caused by herbs can paper in different parts of the body. It looks like an eruption or a cluster of blisters. Some people exhibit very mild symptoms wand others may show severe symptoms.

The most common types of herpes virus are the Herpes Simplex virus 1 and virus 2.

Herpes causes several other conditions in the body like cold sores, sores in the genital area, chickenpox, shingles and glandular infections. Some of the common symptoms of herpes are fever and pain in the body. The site of the rash can be very itchy and sensitive. Herpes takes 21 days approximately to be cured. During this period, the symptoms of herpes can be controlled. Unfortunately there is no direct cure for herpes. Only the symptoms can be controlled.

Genital herpes is one of the most common types of sexually transmitted disease in the United States. This type of herpes can cause urinary tract infections and if left untreated can lead to AIDS and cervical cancer in women. That is why herpes has to be treated promptly on occurring. Whenever you notice abnormal sores and lesions on your body, go to a doctor immediately.

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