December 11, 2024|
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|12 months agoWHO Study Reveals Global Herpes Impact: Swiss Health Implications
New WHO report shows one in five adults globally live with genital herpes, prompting Swiss health authorities to evaluate national prevention strategies.
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Generated IllustrationKey Takeaways
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- Over one in five people aged 15-49 globally live with genital herpes infection
- Genital herpes increases risk of HIV infection
- 90% of infected individuals show no or minimal symptoms
- Condom use can reduce infection risk
By The Numbers
846 million
People living with genital herpes globally
42 million
New infections per year
35 billion
Annual cost in USD
They Said
"Because the genitals are affected, shame and stigma prevent people from talking about the disease"