It’s rarely lethal, but genital herpes costs the world $35 billion a year and 20% of people have it
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.
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
Modeling finds 20% of people aged 15 to 49 globally infected with herpes
More than 840 million people around the world under age 50 are living with genital herpes, according to a new study that calls for vaccines to tackle the disease.
Silent epidemic: 846 million people infected with genital herpes
Did you know there has been a hidden epidemic sweeping the world? A new study finds nearly a billion people are dealing with a painful and socially traumatizing infection that has no cure.
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 .
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,
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.
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.
Incurable, 'highly contagious' STD affects nearly 900 million people under age 50
HSV, or genital herpes, has affected millions of people around the world. Researchers and experts weigh in on the risks and ...
Former NFL Player Accused of Targeting Single Moms and Giving Them Herpes
A newly filed lawsuit is accusing former Buffalo Bills wide receiver Eric Moulds of intentionally spreading the disease.
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Global Incidence, Prevalence High for Genital Herpes Simplex Virus Infections
The incidence and prevalence of genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 and 2 infections are high worldwide, contributing ...
Former NFL Wide Receiver Sued For ‘Intentionally’ Giving ‘Bills Fans’ Incurable STD
Former NFL star Eric Moulds is being sued for "intentionally" giving multiple women an incurable STD. The lawsuit claims he ...
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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 ...
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.
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New Zealand officially diagnosed as the best place in the world to have herpes
A public health campaign by the New Zealand Herpes Foundation and Motion Sickness has achieved its goal: Aotearoa is now officially ‘The Best Place in the World to Have Herpes.’ In October, the New Ze ...
A Breakthrough in Gene Editing Offers Hope for a Cure for Cold Sores
A series of stories that looks at the breakthroughs, setbacks, and overall status of vaccines and cures for hard-to-treat ...