Symptoms can appear anytime after an infection occurs in the reproductive tract. Usually the secondary result of an STD such as gonorrhea or chlamydia. Oral contraceptives have been proven effective in reducing the risk of PID in women. Flu like symptoms, painful urination, swollen glands are also common. Direct contact with infected sores or secretions.
Most transmission occurs from unrecognized lesions, or asymptomatic viral shedding.
Can be transmitted even when there are no sores present. Herpetic blisters can grow and spread under body contact. There is no cure for the herpes simplex virus. Antiviral agents may be taken to reduce severity of outbreak. Condoms are often ineffective in preventing the disease since blisters can occur outside of the protected area.