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• People with genital herpes are naturally concerned about the implications of the disease and how it might distress their sexual partner or partners. Some people with genital herpes find it difficult to cope with a disease that tends to recur and interfere with their lifestyle.

• Individuals with questions or concerns about living with genital herpes should be discussed with his or her doctor. Seek further information and support from various health-serving organizations such as these:
  
  
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for HIV, STD & TB Prevention, Genital Herpes
    
    
  • National Herpes Hotline (919) 361-8488 (8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. EST)
    
    
  • American Social Health Organization, Herpes Resource Center