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Is Genital herpes a disease

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Shaun Lehner

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5y ago
Updated: 5/23/2021

Yes it is and it's a very common viiral infection. It's spread when you're genitals rub together during intercourse with some one that has herpes.
Genital herpes is communicable.

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Dianna Carter

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