1. Genital herpes affects far fewer than 60 million Americans.

True False

2. The herpes simplex virus (HSV) causes genital herpes.

True False

3. HSV-type 1 commonly causes fever blisters on the mouth or face (oral herpes).

True False

4. HSV-1 and HSV-2 are transmitted through direct contact, including kissing, sexual contact (vaginal, oral, or anal sex), or skin-to-skin contact.

True False

5. The major symptoms of herpes infection do not include painful blisters or open sores in the genital area.

True False

6. Major symptoms may be preceded by a tingling or burning sensation in the legs, buttocks, or genital region.

True False

7. Most often, when a person becomes infected with herpes for the first time, the symptoms will appear within two to 10 days.

 True False

8. Herpes sores never disappear.

True False

9. The virus remains in the body for life and the lesions may recur from time to time. True False

10. Severe or frequently recurrent genital herpes is treated with one of several antiviral drugs.

True False

11. Drugs used to help control the symptoms of herpes eliminate the herpes virus from the body.

True False

12. Women who acquire genital herpes during pregnancy can transmit the virus to their babies.

True False

13. Untreated herpes infection in newborns can result in mental retardation and death.

True False

14. The consistent and correct use of latex condoms is the best way to prevent herpes.

True False

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