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Herpes Simplex Virus 1 vs. Herpes Simplex Virus 2—Understanding the Difference

HSV-1 usually causes oral herpes, while HSV-2 primarily affects the genitals. You may not know you have herpes because it ...
The Conversation

Genital herpes is on the rise. Here’s what to know about this common infection

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently released new estimates suggesting around 846 million people aged between 15 and 49 live with a genital herpes infection. That’s equivalent to one in every ...
NPR

Genital herpes is a 'forgotten' virus. But that doesn't mean it's gone away.

Genital herpes infections are very common. There are 42 million new infections each year — that averages out to one new person infected each second. While treatments can help with symptoms, there's no ...
Fred Hutch

Hidden reactivation, active immunity: Mapping the immune response to HSV-2

Herpes simplex virus is a master of bad timing—reappearing briefly, often unnoticed, and just long enough to keep the immune system on its toes. In its genital form, herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2 ...