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1. Genital herpes
Done by Thea &
Tamarra Hemsley

2. *A sexually transmitted infection caused by a
virus called simplex virus(HSV).
* Once you have the virus, it stays in your
body. It will not spread in your body to cause
blister everywhere. It stays in a nearby nerve
and causes blisters in the same area of your
body.

3. Treatments
 *Antiviral medication- such as Acyclovir, Valacyclovir, Famciclovir
 Pain-relieving medication- such as paracetamol
 Ice packs to the area
*Home Remedies*
*Use cool compress to reduce swelling
*Apply baking soda paste to the area to help dry out lesions and relieve itching
*salt bath

4. A image of the skin being effected by
Genital herpes: