How to Use genital herpes in a Sentence

genital herpes

noun

• Even genital herpes tends to spike around the spring and summer in the United States.
  — Rachel Gutman, The Atlantic, 20 Nov. 2021
• Boisei acted as the in-between agent for genital herpes to make the species jump from primates to humans, researchers say.
  — Ashley Strickland, CNN, 2 Oct. 2017
• Close to 100% of human beings are thought to be infected with HHV6, which is different to the strain of the virus that causes cold sores or genital herpes.
  — Chloe Taylor, Fortune, 26 July 2022
• The trials found that in people who had genital herpes, the vaccine was able to reduce viral shedding.
  — Becky Little, Smithsonian, 23 Mar. 2018
• The woman contracted genital herpes as a result of the rape, according to the lawsuit.
  — Jonathan Edwards, Washington Post, 28 July 2022
• For the record: This is not the same thing as genital herpes or oral herpes; those two conditions are caused by different herpes viruses.
  — Korin Miller, Health.com, 21 Apr. 2021
• There is no cure for herpes, but antiviral medicines can help to reduce the severity and duration of outbreaks of both oral and genital herpes.
  — Nicholas Bakalar, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2018
• McGrath said it is recommended to treat genital herpes with a drug known as Valtrex, which can be prescribed for short-term treatments.
  — Sonia Moghe, CNN, 20 Aug. 2021
• Symptoms of genital herpes include painful blisters and sores and pain when urinating.
  — Mark Alesia, Indianapolis Star, 13 Apr. 2018
• There is still about a 1% to 2% risk of acquiring genital herpes in a year, despite condoms and your partner taking daily valacyclovir.
  — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 30 July 2021
• Most people with genital herpes are not aware, having never had symptoms.
  — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 30 July 2021
• The herpes virus that causes genital herpes is also becoming less common, the center found.
  — Maggie Fox /, NBC News, 7 Feb. 2018
• In one study from the University of North Carolina, researchers followed couples (in which one partner had genital herpes) for eight months.
  — Julia Naftulin and Amanda MacMillan, Health.com, 7 Nov. 2019
• Varicella-zoster virus, which causes herpes zoster and chickenpox in children, does not cause genital herpes or cold sores.
  — Miriam Fauzia, USA TODAY, 7 May 2021
• At least two of the victims were raped, according to the lawsuit, including one who suffered physical injuries at the time and contracted genital herpes.
  — Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 1 Aug. 2022
• However, genital herpes can often present in confusing ways so don't hesitate to talk to your doctor if you're concerned, per Dr. Hansen.
  — Ashley Martens, Women's Health, 18 Aug. 2023
• But the vaccine was based on HSV-2, which typically causes genital herpes.
  — Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 22 Nov. 2017
• Xavien Howard never had genital herpes in the first place; the entire basis of her lawsuit was a literal impossibility.
  — Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2023
• Almost one in six people age 14-49 in America have genital herpes, and more than half of Americans have oral herpes, according to Planned Parenthood.
  — Ella Lee, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2021
• Few conditions have as scary a reputation as genital herpes.
  — Julia Naftulin and Amanda MacMillan, Health.com, 7 Nov. 2019
• Viruses such as herpes simplex 1, which causes cold sores and, less commonly, genital herpes, are considered endemic throughout the world.
  — Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 1 Feb. 2022
• Herpes viruses include not only herpes simplex viruses 1 and 2 – which cause oral and genital herpes – but also chickenpox.
  — William Petri, The Conversation, 31 July 2020
• Constipation and an inability to empty the bladder are rare, but not unheard of, complaints from patients who acquire a genital herpes infection.
  — Carl Engelking, Discover Magazine, 9 June 2016
• Efforts are already underway to apply the technology to HIV, cancer, genital herpes and influenza (flu).
  — Robert Hart, Forbes, 29 June 2021
• An October 2016 news release from Rational Vaccines reported on the use of the vaccine on patients with recurrent genital herpes in a clinical trial carried out by Halford.
  — Susan Scutti, CNN, 23 Apr. 2018
• Herpes Simplex Virus-2, or genital herpes, can cause blistering sores and ulcers that eventually become scabs.
  — Christina Oehler, Health.com, 23 July 2019
• For genital herpes, you will most likely be prescribed an antiviral medication like Valacyclovir or Acyclovir.
  — Hannah Orenstein, Seventeen, 22 Feb. 2019
• Instead, talk to your doctor about treating oral or genital herpes outbreaks with prescription antiviral medications such as acyclovir or valacyclovir, Dr. Finney says.
  — Krissy Brady, SELF, 4 Oct. 2018
• Valacyclovir is commonly used to prevent or treat genital herpes during pregnancy.
  — Laura Gibson, The Conversation, 31 May 2023
• The former typically causes oral herpes, while the latter usually causes genital herpes.
  — Ella Lee, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2021

Last Updated: 3 Nov 2024