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Most Frequently Asked Questions What is genital herpes? How did I catch genital herpes? How will genital herpes affect my...

Prevention methods, precautions and practical advice when dealing with Herpes: Is it possible to prevent infection? Prevention facts that you...

Preventing the Transmission of Herpes It is certainly possible to have a sexual relationship and not spread the herpes virus,...

Facts and Figures Gender Infection is more common in women (approximately one out of four women) than in men (almost...

How do the current herpes medications (pills) work? Mode of Action The major drugs that doctors use to treat the...

Conception, Pregnancy and Childbirth Herpes is not a genetic condition and so cannot be passed on from parent to child...

What is Viral Shedding? When the herpes virus is not active on the surface of the skin it resides in...