Genital Herpes : Prevention

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Prevention could include:
Condoms remain the best way to protect against catching genital herpes during sexual activity. Using a condom correctly and consistently will help prevent the spread of the disease. The use of latex condoms is mandatory. Do not use animal membrane...
Source:ADAM
Date:April 7, 2008
The only way to definitely prevent a genital herpes infection is to avoid contact with infected people. This is not an easy solution because many people aren't aware that they are infected. Use of condoms and spermicidal jellies or foams with nono...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) usually caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 2. Herpes is a family of viruses that causes various types of infections, one of which is genital herpes. In the United States, one-half milli...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Childhood and Adolescence
The only way to prevent genital herpes is to avoid contact with infected persons. This is not an easy solution because many people aren't aware that they are infected and can easily spread the virus to others. Avoid all sexual contact with an infe...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
The only way to prevent genital herpes is to avoid contact with infected persons. This is not an easy solution because many people aren't aware that they are infected and can easily spread the virus to others. Avoid all sexual contact with an infe...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
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