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  • Genital Herpes In Women Genital herpes, a viral infection by the herpes simplex virus (HSV), is transmitted during sexual contact with the mucous-covered...learn more »
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    Genital Herpes In Women Article
    • What are sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)?
    • What is genital herpes?
    • What causes genital herpes?
    • What are genital herpes symptoms and signs?
    • How is genital herpes diagnosed?
    • What is the treatment for genital herpes?
    • How can genital herpes be prevented?
    • What is the prognosis (outlook) for genital herpes?
    • Where can people get more information about genital herpes?
    • Genital Herpes At A Glance
  • Herpes Simplex Infections (Cold Sores, Non-Genital) Herpes simplex infections are common and when they appear around the mouth and lips, people often refer to them as "cold sores"...learn more »
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    Herpes Simplex Infections (Cold Sores, Non-Genital) Article
    • What are herpes simplex infections?
    • What causes cold sores?
    • What makes herpes (cold sores) recur?
    • How do cold sores spread?
    • What are the signs and symptoms of cold sores?
    • What is primary oral herpes?
    • What does recurrent herpes look like?
    • How long do cold sores last?
    • What are the possible complications of oral herpes (cold sores)?
    • What other conditions can look like oral herpes (cold sores)?
    • What is angular stomatitis?
    • What are canker sores?
    • How is oral herpes diagnosed?
    • What is the treatment for cold sores, are there any home remedies, and what medications are used?
    • Herpes Simplex Infections (Non-Genital Cold Sores) At A Glance
  • Fever Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degrees F. (37 degrees C.), in practice a person is...learn more »
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    Fever Article
    • Aches, pain, fever facts
    • What is a fever?
    • What causes a fever?
    • What are the signs and symptoms of a fever?
    • How is a fever diagnosed?
    • How should I take a temperature for fever?
    • Measuring an axillary (under the armpit) temperature for fever
    • Measuring fever by eardrum temperature
    • Measuring fever by oral temperature
    • Measuring fever by rectal temperature
    • Measuring fever by electronic thermometer
    • What is the treatment for a fever?
    • When should I seek medical care for a fever?
    • What are complications of a fever?
    • What is the prognosis for a fever?
    • What is the prevention for a fever?