Herpes

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Herpes

• By,
• Chris Beal
• Gabe Riley
• Period 5Ms. Canfield

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???What are Herpes???

• Herpes is a viral infection that causes a
  painful rash. Herpes can be found on your back,
  genitals, face, and neck. Herpes is similar to
  Chicken Pox, but there is no cure!

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???How do I get Herpes???

• Herpes is very contagious and could easily be
  passed around if you dont take good care of it.
  Herpes can be passed down sexually, anything that
  touches the sore or open skin (chap stick,
  kissing, drinks). Herpes is crossed by the
  strains of Herpes simplex virus.

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Symptoms

• Pain
• Burning
• Itchy, Numbness
• Extreme sensitivity
• Red Rash, Blisters
• Fever, Chills
• Headache
• Found around Genital Area

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Treatments

• There are certain medicines that can reduce the
  swelling and pain.
• Acxclovir (zavirax)
• Valacyclovir (Valtrex)
• Famciclovir (Famir)

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Chronic Effects of Disease

• There is a slight time of awing going for a
  few weeks.

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Life of the Herpes

• Herpes attacks your weak immune system. Even
  though you can get rid of Herpes for a period of
  time it will never leave your body. In which the
  herpes could show up anytime once you are
  infected.