November 25, 2007, - Believe it or not Herpes is the number one STD in the country. There is Herpes Virus 1, commonly known as Herpes Simplex and Herpes Virus 2, commonly known as genital herpes. Herpes Virus 2 is the most commonly transmitted of the two.

Most people are infected with the virus that can lay dormant in the body for years, with out knowing they have contracted it. The first signs one might experience is when they have an outbreak, which is described as a blistering cold sore.

Herpes can be transmitted just by rubbing the infected site on any part of your partner's body parts. Penetration is not a requirement for transmitting genital herpes to your sexual partner.

One in every 4 people that is sexually active carry the herpes virus, making it number one amongst the STDs. Be informed if you want to stay free of contracting Herpes.

Valtrex is prescribed to patients to help control outbreaks, which can be very painful.

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