<unk>  of infected persons and their sex partners is critical to the management of genital<unk> .
The goals of<unk>  include 1) helping patients cope with the infection and 2) preventing sexual and perinatal transmission.
Although initial<unk>  can be provided at the first visit, many patients benefit from learning about the chronic aspects of the disease after the acute illness subsides.
Multiple resources, including websites (http://www.ashastd.org) and printed materials, are available to assist patients, their partners, and clinicians who become involved in<unk> .
Since there is currently no cure for<unk> , some people experience negative feelings related to the condition following diagnosis, particularly if they have acquired the genital form of the disease.  Though these feelings lessen over time, they can include depression, fear of rejection, feelings of isolation, fear of being found out, self-destructive feelings, and fear of masturbation. In order to improve the well-being of people with<unk> , support groups have been formed in the United States and the UK, providing supporting communities and information about<unk>  of message forums and dating websites.
People with the<unk>  virus are often hesitant to divulge to other people, including friends and family, that they are infected.  This is especially true of new or potential sexual partners that they consider 'casual'. A perceived reaction is sometimes taken into account before making a decision about whether to inform new partners and at what point in the relationship. Many people choose not to disclose their<unk>  status when they first begin dating someone, but wait until it later becomes clear that they are moving towards a sexual relationship. Other people disclose their<unk>  status upfront.  Still others choose only to date other people who already have<unk> .
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