Genital herpes affects tens of millions of under-50s

Around 1 in 5 under 50s may be living with genital herpes — many don’t even know it
Herpes is more common than you might think — way more common, actually. In 2020 alone, over 25 million people between the ages of 15 and 49 contracted a new genital infection with herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2).
Genital herpes affects tens of millions of under-50s worldwide
A study estimating the number of under-50s worldwide who are living with genital herpes has highlighted changing sexual behaviors and the need for many countries to consider more effective ways of curbing the transmission of this incurable disease.
New estimates show over 1 in 5 adults have a genital herpes infection worldwide
The new study shows a significant increase in genital herpes cases caused by the virus known as HSV-2, which is more serious. Over 1 in 5 adults worldwide are living with a genital herpes infection, according to the latest estimates from a new study.
WHO says, genital herpes affects 1 in 5 young adults worldwide
A staggering 846 million people aged 15-49 globally live with genital herpes, with 42 million new infections annually, reveals WHO. Researchers warn t
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,
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 age-group globally – according to new estimates released today.
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.
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