Herpes
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Herpes
This infection is caused by one of the viruses of the family of herpes and can be type 1 or type 2. Being type 1 which produces mouth ulcers and type 2 genital lesions.
It can be contracted in oral, vaginal or anal relations without protection, being of a highly contagious character if the contact is direct.

TREATMENT
There is no treatment to cure herpes, but there are palliatives in the form of creams or orally, which will help to prevent or reduce the duration of outbreaks.