Estimated number of new cases of herpes a year: 1 million
Percentage of infected persons who don't know they have it: Over
50% of those infected don't realize it because they don't have the classic
outbreak pattern, and often dismiss it as an annoying itch or rash.
More woman have herpes than men.
Herpes that infects the tissue of the cervix is suspected to have a
role in cervical cancer. This is an important reason to have yearly
pap smears.
Women that have herpes on their cervix may not feel it when they have
an outbreak. This is another reason for today's high rate of
transmission.
Herpes Simplex I is the herpes that you typically get on your
mouth/lips.
Herpes Simplex II is the herpes that is typically know as genital
herpes.
You can get Herpes Simplex I (HSV I) on genitals, or you can get Herpes
Simplex II (HSV II) in you mouth and throat. This occurs through oral
sex primarily.
Incidence of herpes by age group: 5-10% or teenagers, 15-20 % of those
in their 20's, and 25-30% of those 30 years of age or older.
Incidence of herpes has risen 30 percent since 1970's
Viral shedding can transmit herpes to a baby during birth. This
can cause blindness and other serious health problems for the newborn baby.
It is very important to tell you physician if you know or think you may have
herpes.
Viral shedding means that virus is being transmitted despite no obvious
signs of infection.
You never get rid of herpes from your body once you catch it. You only
control infection once they reactivate.
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