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Most of the World Has Herpes, and There’s Little We Can Do About It

If you are a human being living on planet Earth, chances are you have herpes.

So says the World Health Organization, which released its first estimation of the global incidence of herpes simplex virus type 1 on Wednesday. According to the report, two-thirds of the world’s under-50 population—more than 3.7 billion people—are infected with HSV-1, the incurable virus most known for the oral cold sores it causes.

Most people with HSV-1 catch it through mouth-to-mouth contact during childhood, but the WHO has found this transmission method to be less and less common in wealthier countries with better hygienic conditions. This should be great news, but the upshot is nothing to…

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 Most of the World Has Herpes, and There’s Little We Can Do About It

If you are a human being living on planet Earth, chances are you have herpes.

10 Myths About Herpes That Are Totally False

False rumors about herpes can be as contagious as, well, a virus. While most people know that it's a common sexually transmitted infection, many don’t understand what the herpes virus is, how people get it, and how they can protect themselves.

HerpAlert

Our mission is to remove the stigma associated with herpes by reducing outbreaks and making them as painless as possible. The moment you submit your photos for diagnosis, we get back to you quickly and immediately send a prescription to your local pharmacy. So you can stop the progression and get on with your life, whether that means finding Mr. Right, or Mr. Right Now.

Herpes Viruses Association

Our mission is to provide treatment information and perspective about herpes, a stigmatised but common infectious skin condition.

Herpes.org

We provide information about the diseases, what non-prescription and prescription treatments work, and where to find medical help and medication.

HerpesGuide.ca

We have developed this site to help you understand the basics of herpes, how it is diagnosed, the role of cold sores and which drugs are effective in treating herpes.

Penny for your thoughts campaign

The Penny for your thoughts campaign is a great opportunity that allows you to ask for help and to give you a voice. A voice for yourself or for others who are suffering silently. This effort does not exclude people who are doing just fine and are not affected by the herpes virus, we need your help as well!

Herpes Bulletin

All you need to know about treatment for Herpes by Miguel Gonzalez, MD, FACP, FCCP

Wisp

Preventing outbreaks ever so discreetly.

American Academy of Dermatology

Herpes simplex is a common viral infection. If you’ve ever had a cold sore or fever blister, you picked up the herpes simplex virus. Most cold sores are caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). Other names for cold sores caused by HSV-1 are: •Oral herpes. •Mouth herpes. •Herpes simplex labialis. Herpes simplex viruses are contagious, even when you do not see sores.

MedlinePlus

There are two types of HSV: •HSV type 1 most commonly causes cold sores. It can also cause genital herpes. •HSV type 2 is the usual cause of genital herpes, but it also can infect the mouth. HSV spreads through direct contact. Some people have no symptoms. Others get sores near the area where the virus has entered the body. They turn into blisters, become itchy and painful, and then heal.

Virology.net

The Big Picture Book of Viruses: Herpesviridae.

WHO

Both HSV-1 and HSV-2 are highly infectious. Infection with HSV-2 increases the risk of acquiring HIV infection. Both HSV-1 and HSV-2 can be transmitted to neonates (newborn babies), which is rare, but which can be fatal.

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