Printed brochures can be ordered in bulk quantities. Physicians may request samples and find pricing info from the online AAFP catalog . Herpes is the name of a group of viruses that cause painful blisters and sores.
Herpes zoster causes chickenpox and shingles.
Genital herpes is spread easily. The virus from an infected person can enter your body through a break in your skin or through the skin of your mouth, penis or vagina, urinary tract opening, cervix or anus. Herpes is most easily spread when blisters or sores can be seen. But it can be spread at any time, even when there aren't any symptoms. Genital herpes is usually spread from one person to another by having sex, including oral sex.