Genital Herpes

Genital herpes is very common, with approximately 90% of people being exposed to the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) by the age of 50. The CDC reports around 572,000 new genital herpes infections occur annually in the U.S. It can be caused by both HSV-1 and HSV-2. With fewer children being exposed to oral HSV-1 (due to better parental education), genital HSV-1 cases have risen. While the virus stays in your body for life, symptoms can be managed effectively with antiviral medications and natural immune boosters.