2. What is Genital Herpes?What is Genital Herpes?
Definition: “Genital herpes is one of the mostDefinition: “Genital herpes is one of the most
common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in thecommon sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the
world.” (Saulmon)world.” (Saulmon)
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3. What are the symptoms?What are the symptoms?
The symptoms are burning, bumps, andThe symptoms are burning, bumps, and
sores, but the symptoms are different forsores, but the symptoms are different for
most people. Can be found in the Genital,most people. Can be found in the Genital,
Oral, Back, and Gluteus regions for bothOral, Back, and Gluteus regions for both
males and females.males and females.
4. How do you get it?How do you get it?
““Genital herpes is passed throughGenital herpes is passed through
direct skin-to-skin contact with someonedirect skin-to-skin contact with someone
who’s infected.” (Saulmon)who’s infected.” (Saulmon)
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5. How do you prevent it?How do you prevent it?
The best ways not to contract herpes inThe best ways not to contract herpes in
abstinence. Also condoms are affective inabstinence. Also condoms are affective in
preventing most STDs and pregnancy if theypreventing most STDs and pregnancy if they
are used correctly.are used correctly.
6. How do you treat it?How do you treat it?
““One of the best ways to stay healthy during yourOne of the best ways to stay healthy during your
teen years is to see a doctor on a regular basis.”teen years is to see a doctor on a regular basis.”
(Saulmon) Girls, in particular, should begin having(Saulmon) Girls, in particular, should begin having
gynecological exams once a year when they turngynecological exams once a year when they turn
eighteen or become sexually active.eighteen or become sexually active.
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7. JournalJournal
What I know about Genital Herpes is that theyWhat I know about Genital Herpes is that they
are contracted by skin contact. Also they areare contracted by skin contact. Also they are
contracted by having oral sex and other sexualcontracted by having oral sex and other sexual
contact. STDs are very bad diseases some of themcontact. STDs are very bad diseases some of them
you can have your whole life some are onlyyou can have your whole life some are only
temporary, but STDs are bad either way. The onlytemporary, but STDs are bad either way. The only
way only way that you can prevent getting theseway only way that you can prevent getting these
diseases is be smart about your decision in adiseases is be smart about your decision in a
relationship. And if you do decide to make therelationship. And if you do decide to make the
choice to have sex be protected and wear achoice to have sex be protected and wear a
condom.condom.
