Infection by herpes simplex virus (HSV) of the genitals.
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A computer-assisted questionnaire was used to assess risk behaviors associated with genital herpes.
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The clinical scoring system showed 115 cases of primary genital herpes.
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The effectiveness of this approach for identifying women with genital herpes is unknown.
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Signs and symptoms of genital herpes were recorded by the participants and clinician.
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Type 2 causes genital herpes but can also infect the mouth.
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Unfortunately, it's possible to get genital herpes from oral sex.
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Most people know when an outbreak of cold sores or genital herpes is coming.
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Randomised clinical trials of only one genital herpes vaccine has shown efficacy so far.
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Nor have studies of drugs designed to prevent lesions in genital herpes proven effective.
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It was hypothesized that HSV1 was the main cause of genital herpes in New Brunswick.
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Type 1 commonly causes cold sores on the mouth and lips but can also cause genital herpes.
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Thirteen patients had confirmed genital herpes, seven had confirmed chancroid, and four had probable or possible primary syphilis.
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Conclusions: Asymptomatic genital herpes simplex type 2 is more common than type 1.
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Until now, doctors have placed less emphasis on genital herpes because it is not as dangerous as HIV.
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We report the sensitivity and specificity of physical examination findings for diagnosing primary syphilis, chancroid, and genital herpes.
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Our data confirm the growing importance of HSV-1 in primary genital herpes; oro-genital sex is the main risk factor.
