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		The Warning Signs of a Genital Herpes Outbreak


		The Stages of a Genital Herpes Outbreak


		Initial & Recurrent Outbreaks


		What GH Outbreaks Look Like



		About Single-Day FAMVIR


		FAMVIR for Frequent Genital Herpes Outbreaks


		FAMVIR for People with Cold Sores


		FAMVIR for People with Shingles


		FAMVIR for People with HIV



		Genital Herpes Issues & Your Family


		Herpes & Your Sex Life


		Stress Management and Genital Herpes Outbreaks


		Talking to Your Partner/Family


		Coping & Acceptance


		Women & Herpes


		HIV & Herpes


		Patient Stories

Herpes Virus Basics

One of the most important things you should know about the genital herpes virus is that it is very common. If you have genital herpes, you're not alone. Almost 50 million Americans have genital herpes—that's 1 out of every 5 people. Also, while there is no cure for the genital herpes virus, there are treatment options available.

This section will provide you with some basic information about genital herpes.

	What is the genital herpes virus? Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease, or STD. Learn how genital herpes is spread. Get the facts about genital herpes

	What are the symptoms? The main signs of the herpes virus are sores around the vagina, on the penis, or near the anus. Learning to recognize these symptoms is the first step to treating them. Learn more about the symptoms of genital herpes

	What are the treatment choices for genital herpes? Learn about medications your doctor can prescribe to help you better manage the symptoms of a genital herpes outbreak. In addition, there are tips that can help you. Find out how to treat your symptoms

	How to Learn More about the Genital Herpes Virus Managing genital herpes is easier when you have the right information. Here are some resources that can help you learn more about the herpes virus. Use the resources

	Genital Herpes Myths and Facts There are many myths about the genital herpes virus. Test your knowledge with this series of questions and answers. Get the facts

SINGLE-DAY FAMVIR can stop or shorten a recurrent genital herpes outbreak with just a single day of treatment.

Genital herpes

Occurs when the herpes simplex virus (usually herpes simplex virus type 2) affects the genitals (e.g., vagina, vulva, penis, scrotum, testicles).

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Sexually transmitted disease (STD)

Any of the various diseases transmitted by direct sexual contact (e.g., gonorrhea, herpes, HIV, chlamydia, genital warts, and syphilis).

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Outbreak

As pertains to genital herpes, the virus becomes active and produces visible symptoms, such as redness and sores.

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Herpes Virus Basics

What is the genital herpes virus?

What are the symptoms?

What are the treatment choices for genital herpes?

How to Learn More about the Genital Herpes Virus

Genital Herpes Myths and Facts