The World Health Organization (WHO) recently released new estimates suggesting around 846 million people aged between 15 and ...

Genital herpes, an STI caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV), is prevalent and commonly transmitted through sexual contact.

Medically reviewed by Soma Mandal, MD Both herpes simplex viruses (HSV) can cause internal and external symptoms, like sores.

Twenty percent of under-50s worldwide are infected with genital herpes, with 42 million new cases being recorded in 2020 alone.