HIV is transmitted by an infected person through semen, vaginal fluids, breast milk or blood. Herpes has two types. Type I generally appears as cold sores on the lips, while Type II is often found as sores on genitalia. The two types, however, can infect any mucous membranes. Infected people may experience outbreaks of sores several times a year, typically for about a week during each outbreak.
Some people experience only a single episode or no episode at all.
While painless and often small, some people experience large warts that can cause problems, such as blockage of the urethra or the larynx in infants. The virus is the main cause of cancers of the cervix, penis and anus. The virus is also transmitted by contaminated blood products or contaminated syringes. HBV is found in bodily fluids, including semen and vaginal secretions. In the first few months, HIV-infected people may experience fever, chills or similar signs.