HERPES

HERPES =  a viral disease that affects people from the age of 14-49.

• There are 2 types of herpes (HSV). Both highly contagious- can be passed easily by direct contact.
• can lie active inside the body 
• there is no cure
• STI
• you DO NOT GET this virus, you CATCH it.

GENITAL HERPES = a common infection caused by HSV which infects the skin and mucous membranes of the genital and sometimes around the opening of the rectum

• can be passed through sexual contacts- STI
• a chronic condition (long-term)- virus remain in your body, can become active again
• usually transmitted during sex (vaginal, anal, or oral) with an infected person.

CAUSES

• unprotected sex
• HSV
• STI
• can lie active inside the body
• having genital contact with an infected person

SYMPTOMS

• tingling/burning sensation before te blister appears
• red blisters around the genitals
• blisters and ulcer on the cervix
• vaginal discharge
• pain when you pass urine
• fever- high temp
• cold sores around the mouth
• nausea/feeling sick
• swollen glands

P.I.E.S.F

PHYSICAL

• major symptoms

INTELLECTUAL

• more educated about sexual health
• learn about ways to manage the condition
• may not be able to focus well at school/work due to the pain

EMOTIONAL

• feeling embarrassed about…