Contest: Herpes On Valentine's Day

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Good day to everyone, I'm here to also join in the contest HERPES especially in a Valentine's day. You might think it doesn't exist, but sorry to inform you that it is in circulation presently.

Herpes is a virus that causes blisters, rashes and contagious sores, mostly around the mouth or the genitals. The infection lasts your lifetime, and it causes painful or itchy sores and blisters.

Herpes isn't deadly and it usually doesn't cause any serious health problems. While herpes outbreaks can be annoying and painful, the first flare-up is usually the worst.

But it can be dangerous in infants and people with weakened immune systems.

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People with weaken immune system, herpes can cause serious problems, but it can also be managed if one get the right treatment and stay healthy.

Genitals Herpes

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Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease that can cause blisters and open sores in the genital area but can also be asymptomatic.

Oral Herpes

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Oral herpes is an infection of the lips, mouth, or gums due to the herpes simplex virus. It causes small, painful blisters commonly called cold sores or fever blisters. Oral herpes is also called herpes labialis.

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Yes, because all sexually transmitted diseases are dangerous and it has to be avoided. I have tried my best to stay off herpes as a person, I know the kind of sexual partner I select, inorder for me to stay healthy and void of any sexual infection.

I read it over the news that there is no cure, so people infected with herpes have it forever. Though the virus is not a life-threatening for most people with it, but it is dangerous for pregnant women. A virus flare-up during pregnancy increases her risk of premature labor and an unborn baby can get a deadly infection in the womb. Though there are antiviral drugs that can be taken to manage it.

However, prevention is always better than cure. So therefore, I advised one to stay aware from unsafe/unprotected sex.

I invite @fombae, @mboma and @unyime23 to participate in this contest.

@missyleo