Over 840 Million People Worldwide Infected with Genital Herpes, Study Finds

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Silent epidemic: 846 million people infected with genital herpes

The virus isn't just a statistic — it can cause painful genital sores and recurring health challenges. The post Silent epidemic: 846 million people infected with genital herpes appeared first on Study Finds.

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Did you know that over 846 million people aged 15-49 are living with genital herpes?

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.WHO in a statement, said the report was according to new estimates, released on Wednesday. It said at least one person every second, or 42 million people annually, is estimated to acquire a new genital herpes infection.“While most infections ca…

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Genital herpes is a topic that many sufferers are reluctant to talk about. The WHO is now calling for new treatments and vaccinations. According to the organization, at least one person becomes infected every second worldwide.

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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 age-group globally – according to new estimates released today.

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Scientists warn of staggering number of people who may have an STI

Research, published in the journal Sexually Transmitted Infections, estimates that around 846 million people worldwide are living with an incurable sexually transmitted infection

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According to an estimate by the World Health Organization, more than one in five people between the ages of 15 and 49 worldwide are living with a genital herpes infection. That is a total of 846 million people.