Genital herpes
Many people are very worried about genital herpes. People with the sores can feel very embarrassed and, once infected, you have it for life. However, they are simply cold sores in the genital area. Genital herpes is usually caused by the herpes ... [... more]
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Management
There are two main types of Herpes Simplex virus (HSV). HSV type 1 mostly causes sores (cold sores) around the mouth, but can also cause sores inside the mouth and on other parts of the body. Herpes virus (HSV) type 2 causes most genital herpes ... [... more]
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Managing cold sores in the mouth
Cold sores are caused by a virus called herpes simplex virus (HSV). Cold sores are very common. About 20% of children will have been infected by the age of 5 years and about 80% of people will have been infected by the time they are adults. After ... [... more]
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Cold sores
Most of us have had a cold sore or seen a cold sore at some time in our lives. These common skin sores are also sometimes called 'fever blisters', but their medical name is herpes simplex type 1. Cold sores usually appear on the lips, or less ... [... more]
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Kissing and your health
Kissing offers many health benefits but may also transmit a small number of disease-causing agents such as bacteria and viruses. Colds, glandular fever (kissing disease), herpes infection, warts, hepatitis B and meningococcal disease may all be ... [... more]
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Dental care - common conditions - 0 to 5 years
Babies and toddlers need parents to care for their teeth, gums and mouths. Oral thrush, mouth ulcers and cold sores (herpes simplex infections) are common problems. Mouth ulcers affect 20 per cent of the population. They are painful and tend to ... [... more]
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Cold sores
Cold sores are a skin infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. Most people are infected in childhood but do not experience any symptoms. Some people with the virus experience cold sores, which are fluid-filled blisters. People with cold ... [... more]
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Safe sex ... all about
Safe sex can help prevent sexually transmissible infections (STIs) like HIV, chlamydia, syphilis, gonorrhoea, genital warts and herpes. Barrier protection like condoms, female condoms and dams provide the best protection. Safe sex is important ... [... more]
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