What is it?
Either of two types of infectious virus (HSV – herpes simpex virus) passed on by skin-to-skin contact and unprotected sexual intercourse.
Type 1 – the common cold sore – usually infects the mouth or nose
Type 2 is transmitted by sexual intercourse and infects the genital and anal areas. Increasingly the areas which the virus infects are interchangable. Both types can sometimes be treated with anti-viral medications/creams.
How can you avoid it?
- abstinence
- avoid kissing or oral sex with anyone who has a cold sore
- correct use of condoms each and every time
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