Herpes Truths…
The Stats…
- Approximately 2/3 of Americans with STDs are under the age of 25
- Up to 1 million herpes viruses will be transmitted each year
- An estimated 25 percent of American adults (45 million people, ages 12 and older) are infected with genital herpes
- 80 percent of people with herpes, are unaware that they have herpes
- Herpes infection is more common in women because male to female transmission is more efficient than female to male transmission
Prevention…
- Abstain from sexual contact with anyone who has not been tested for STDs
- If you can, be in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship with a partner who has been tested and is known to be uninfected
- Although condoms aren’t 100% effective, correct and consistent use of condoms can reduce the risk of transmitting genital herpes
- If you have been diagnosed with herpes, it’s crucial to abstain from sexual activity with uninfected people
- Although it is less likely for herpes to be transmitted when there isn’t a visual outbreak, it isn’t impossible.
- Always inform your partner if you’ve been infected with an STD, or limit your dating to other singles with herpes.
August 28th, 2008 in
Health, Health & Beauty
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, 45 million people in the United States ages 12 and older, are infected with Herpes. That’s 1 out of 5 of the total adolescent and adult population that has been exposed to Herpes. While some sexually transmitted diseases do not have signs and symptoms to alert the recipient of their presence, Herpes is a virus that makes itself known. If you suspect that you have contracted the Herpes Simplex virus, it can be confirmed or ruled out by seeing a doctor for Herpes testing.