10 Herpes Symptoms in Women
Article Sources
- 1. 'Genital Herpes,' Florida Department of Health, www.floridahealth.gov/diseases-and-conditions/sexually-transmitted-diseases/std-fact-sheets/Genital Herpes.html
- 2. 'STD Facts - Genital Herpes (Detailed Version).’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, www.cdc.gov/std/herpes/stdfact-herpes-detailed.htm
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Transmission
Transmission of the herpes simplex virus occurs via direct person-to-person contact. Sexual contact of any type involving the genitals can spread genital herpes. Oral sex, or mouth to genital contact, with a person with herpes infection of the mouth or cold sores can also cause genital herpes.
The likelihood of an infected male transmitting herpes to a female partner is higher than an infected female transmitting to a male partner.
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