Living with Herpes

September 2, 2008 No Comments

Did you know…

  • One in four women has herpes and one out of every five men has herpes.
  • Roughly 2/3 of all Americans who acquire herpes are under the age of 25.
  • It is easier to transmit herpes male to female than it is female to male.
  • Up to 1 million Americans are infected with genital herpes every year.
  • There are more than 50 legitimate herpes dating sites available to those with the disease.
  • The herpes virus has grown fastest among young white teenagers.
  • In 1994, the combined costs associated with herpes was more than $237 million.