About 50 milllion people have herpes in the US.
Genital herpes, also known as HSV-2, is a common sexually transmitted disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control, about one in six persons in the US has genital herpes, or 16.2%. However, as many as 90% of those infected are unaware that they have the virus. This is because many people have never have symptoms, or very mild symptoms that go unrecognized. Genital herpes is more common among females affecting approximately 1 out of 5 women. Genital herpes affects about 1 in 9 men. It is more likely for an infected male to transmit genital herpes to his female partner than from an infected female to her male partner. The only way to know whether you have genital herpes is to get tested. You should speak to your health care practitioner for advice. There are also numerous commercial health-care solutions available on the internet.
Cold sores are caused by the herpes virus. With 80% of us infected, it is common to pass the virus.
There were over 1.2 million cases of chlamydia reported in the US in 2009. Since many people are infected without knowing, it's likely that even more were infected that year.
about 5 million each year many people get infected
With what?
There are over 1,000,000 people infected with HIV in the US. These are confirmed cases of infection, there are many more people who are not aware of their status.
No, taking medication is optional when you have herpes. Patients may choose to take medication to help with the discomfort of outbreaks and shorten their duration. They may also take medication daily to reduce the number of outbreaks and the possibility of transmitting the infection to partners.
Approximately 2 thirds (2/3) of the population of earth suffer from cold sores. Needless to say, it is definitely not a rare condition. Cold sores are a result of the usually dormant Herpes Simplex Virus, a virus spread with considerable ease, even just by touch!
i heard he has herpes.
Yes, children can get herpes from a parent. Most of us get oral herpes (cold sores) from casual contact in childhood, such as a kiss from a relative.
Herpes
They hatch into mini herpes and then come and infect us all. And that's where herpes come from.