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Herpes simplex virus: Understanding its symptoms, outbreak causes, how it spreads and tips for managing the infection

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a widespread viral infection that affects millions of people globally. It can occur at any age, and many individuals may carry the virus without showing symptoms, ...
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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 ...