Better prevention and treatment options needed for genital herpes, WHO says
Updated figures from the WHO show that more than one in five adults aged between 15 and 49 globally have the infection.
Scientists estimate around 1 in 5 of the world's under 50s living with genital herpes
The latest global estimates suggest 846 million people are living with genital herpes infection. The findings are published online in the journal Sexually Transmitted Infections. And more than 200 million 15–49 year olds probably had at least one symptomatic outbreak of the infection in 2020,
Genital Herpes Affects 1 in 5 Younger Adults Worldwide
About 1 in 5 people younger than 50 live with a genital herpes infection, researchers reported Dec. 10 in the journal Sexually Transmitted Infections. Even worse, more than 200 million people ages 15 to 49 likely had at least one outbreak of herpes sores and ulcers in 2020.
More than 1 in 5 adults worldwide has a genital herpes infection – WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that around 846 million people aged between 15 and 49 are living with genital
Silent Epidemic: 1 in 5 Under-50s Live With Genital Herpes
Discover the staggering global impact of genital herpes, with 846 million infected and 205 million symptomatic.
WHO study shows 20% of 15-49 year olds worldwide have genital herpes
More than one in five people aged between 15 and 49 globally or 846 million people live with a genital herpes infection, according to an estimate by the World Health Organization (WHO). Every second,
Over 846 million people aged 15-49 living with genital herpes - WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed that approximately 846 million people aged 15-49 are living with genital herpes infections, accounting for more than one in five of this age group globally.
800 Million People Living With STIs, Researchers Say
Twenty percent of under-50s worldwide are infected with genital herpes, with 42 million new cases being recorded in 2020 alone.
20% of people aged 15 to 49 globally infected with herpes, study shows
More than 840 million people around the world under age 50 are living with genital herpes, according to a new study that ...
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Herpes infections affect 846 million people worldwide
Around 846 million people aged between 15 and 49 are living with genital herpes infections – more than 1 in 5 of this ...
Study Reveals More Than One in Five Are Infected With an Incurable STI
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800 Million People Living With Sexually Transmitted Infection
Twenty percent of under-50s worldwide are infected with genital herpes, with 42 million new cases being recorded in 2020 ...