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Genital herpes is a 'forgotten' virus. But that doesn't mean it's gone away.
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Genital herpes is a 'forgotten' virus. But that doesn't mean it's gone away.
Over 800 million people have genital herpes — and in many cases the virus can flare up over a person's lifetime, causing painful symptoms. So why doesn't the world pay more attention?
·Washington, United States
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World Health Organization (WHO) updated estimates show that 1 in 5 people under 50 years of age has genital herpes. The new report, which is based on 2020 data, confirms that the most common cause of genital herpes is still the type 2 version of herpes simplex virus (HSV-2). Increases in genital herpes caused by HSV type 1 have been observed, although these come from a much lower base. VHS-1 is most commonly associated with oral infections and i…
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