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Results 1 - 10 of 12 for herpes
  1. Genital Herpes (National Library of Medicine)  
    Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by a herpes simplex virus (HSV). It can cause sores on ... also infect their babies during childbirth. Symptoms of herpes are called outbreaks. You usually get sores near ...
  2. Cold Sores (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... sores are caused by a contagious virus called herpes simplex virus (HSV). There are two types of HSV. Type 1 usually causes oral herpes, or cold sores. Type 1 herpes virus infects ...
  3. Herpes Simplex (National Library of Medicine)  
    Herpes is an infection that is caused by a herpes simplex virus (HSV). Oral herpes causes cold sores around the mouth or face. Genital herpes affects the genitals, buttocks or anal area. Genital ...
  4. Shingles (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is shingles? Shingles (herpes zoster) is an infection that causes a painful rash. It is caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). This is ...
  5. Sexually Transmitted Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... or anus. This is because some STDs, like herpes and HPV, are spread by skin-to-skin ... than 20 types of STDs, including: Chlamydia Genital herpes Gonorrhea HIV HPV Pubic lice Syphilis Trichomoniasis What ...
  6. Blisters (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... varicella zoster (which causes chickenpox and shingles) and herpes simplex (which causes cold sores) Skin infections including ...
  7. Canker Sores (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... same as cold sores, which are caused by herpes simplex. Canker sores aren't contagious. They may ...
  8. Corneal Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your cornea is the outermost layer of your eye. It is clear and shaped like a dome. The cornea helps to shield the rest of the eye from germs, dust, and other ...
  9. Eye Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your eyes can get infections from bacteria, fungi, or viruses. Eye infections can occur in different parts of the eye and can affect just one eye or both. ...
  10. Infections and Pregnancy (National Library of Medicine)  
    During pregnancy, some common infections like the common cold or a skin infection do not usually cause serious problems. But other infections can be dangerous ...
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