December 2, 2008

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Genital Herpes (cont.)

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Treatment of genital herpes does not cure the disease. The virus usually lives (in an inactive form) in an infected person forever. Most people (85%) with genital herpes will have recurring outbreaks - sometimes 6 to 10 a year. Recurrences are likely to have less severe symptoms. Sores usually last a shorter period of time.



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