Herpes is a
sexually transmitted disease caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 or 2. Its symptoms usually appear within a few days after the virus has been contracted. Yet there are also cases wherein the symptoms develop only after a long period of time. Due to this delay, it is difficult to determine the exact time when the disease was
transmitted.
Herpes symptoms vary depending on the case. Moreover, a person infected with the disease may suffer for a short period of time or the symptoms may last longer. There is no known cure yet for herpes. But there are several
treatments available to manage and reduce the pain and symptoms.
HIV can be tested in several ways, one of which is the antibodies found in a person's blood. What is an antibody? It is a special kind of chemical formed in the blood, when the HIV virus enters the body. It's the body's reaction to the infection, usually
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