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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Virology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Genital herpes is a widespread infection caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV) types 1 and 2.
  • HSV-1 is increasingly implicated in new genital herpes infections.
  • Many genital herpes infections remain undiagnosed due to mild or asymptomatic presentations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the epidemiology and transmission of genital herpes.
  • To discuss current management and prevention strategies.
  • To highlight the lack of a preventative or therapeutic vaccine.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on genital herpes epidemiology.
  • Analysis of transmission dynamics.
  • Assessment of current treatment and prevention modalities.

Main Results:

  • Genital herpes transmission occurs through sexual contact, with highest risk during outbreaks but possible during asymptomatic periods.
  • Condoms and antiviral medications reduce transmission risk.
  • Antiviral treatments control outbreaks but do not eliminate latent HSV infection.

Conclusions:

  • Genital herpes is a prevalent, often unrecognized infection with significant transmission potential.
  • Effective management relies on prevention and symptom control, not eradication.
  • The absence of a vaccine necessitates continued focus on public health strategies.