Genital herpes Quiz - In The Know Zone

The virus most closely associated with genital herpes is:

HSV-1
HSV-2
HSV-3
HSV-4

Symptoms of genital herpes do not include:

Sores or lesions
Burning
Tingling in genital area
Dopamine
Pus covered genital area

Genital herpes do not occur in:

Anus
Hands
Penis
Vagina

What are some of the diseases that genital herpes might be mistaken for?

Yeast infections, urinary tract infections, and insect bites.
HIV, AIDS, and gangrene.
Diabetes, razor burns, and jock itch.
Abrasions, chlamydia, and gonorrhea.

The first sign of symptoms of genital herpes occur within:

3 to 4 weeks of exposure
2 to 12 days of exposure
2 to 10 days of exposure
3 to 4 months of exposure

Without treatment the first outbreak of genital herpes can last up to:

3 to 4 weeks
2 to 12 weeks
2 to 10 weeks
4 to 8 weeks

What can be a severe complication of genital herpes?

Sores or lesions
Abrasions (bruises)
Chlamydia and gonorrhea
Infections in newborn babies

People who can be seriously affected by genital herpes are those with suppressed immune systems, such as those persons infected with:

HIV/AIDS
Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Genital warts

Genital herpes cannot be:

Transmitted
Cured
Detected
Felt

What are the three most common medications used to ease the discomfort of genital herpes?

Acyclovir, Famciclovir, and Valacyclovir
Malacyclovir, Palacyclovir, and Titacyclovir.
Yeyacyclovir, Inacyclovir, and Vitacyclovir.
nacyclovir, Palacyclovir, and Pitacyclovir.

What are some precautions you can follow to speed the healing process?

Wash sores or lesions with a washcloth.
Treat sores or lesions with lotion.
Put ice on the sores or lesions.
Avoid touching the sores or lesions.

What should you do to avoid spreading genital herpes?

Avoid sexual contact during an outbreak
Wear a condom even if it doesn't cover affected area
Nothing, genital herpes cannot be spread
Clean the sores and lesions