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  1. Genital herpes - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI). The herpes simplex virus (HSV) causes genital herpes. Genital herpes can often be spread by ...

  2. Cold sore - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Learn more about the causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention of this common lip sore caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1).

  3. Genital herpes - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Lessen the severity and duration of symptoms in recurrent outbreaks; Reduce the chance of passing the herpes virus to a partner. Commonly prescribed medicines ...

  4. Genital herpes: Can you get it from a toilet seat? - Mayo Clinic

    Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection. It is caused by the herpes simplex virus. This virus dies quickly outside the body. So it is nearly ...

  5. Shingles - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

    Shingles is more common in older adults and in people who have weakened immune systems. Varicella-zoster is part of a group of viruses called herpes viruses.

  6. Mayo Clinic Minute: 3 things you didn't know about cold sores

    Herpes virus spreads through physical contact, like kissing, sharing a toothbrush – even sharing a drinking glass – or through sexual contact. "Since the number ...

  7. Famciclovir (Oral Route) Description and Brand Names - Mayo Clinic

    ... herpes virus infection of the skin. It is used to treat and suppress herpes labialis (cold sores) and recurrent episodes of genital herpes infection. This ...

  8. Genital herpes - Doctors and departments - Mayo Clinic

    This sexually transmitted infection can't be cured. Learn how it can be managed and how to prevent the spread of infection.

  9. Valacyclovir (Oral Route) Description and Brand Names - Mayo Clinic

    Descriptions. Valacyclovir is used to treat herpes virus infections, including herpes labialis (also known as cold sores), herpes zoster (also known as shingles) ...

  10. Acyclovir (Topical Route) Precautions - Mayo Clinic

    Women with genital herpes may be more likely to get cancer of the cervix (opening to the womb). Therefore, it is very important that Pap tests be taken at least ...