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.
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). Add to that another 17 million who acquired genital herpes from HSV-1, the same virus responsible for cold sores.
1 in 5 people have genital herpes says latest WHO report
The importance of developing a vaccine for herpes infections is highlighted by a new report showing one in five people live with most common form of genital infection .
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
Over 1 in 5 adults worldwide are living with a genital herpes infection, according to the latest estimates from a new study.
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
Genital Herpes Affects 1 in 5 Younger Adults Worldwide
Herpes simplex virus infections are widely prevalent in all global regions, leading to a significant burden of genital ulcer disease with repercussions on psychosocial, sexual
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.
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