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HSV-1 (oral Herpes) is very common, however due to the nature of the virus and the fact that it only causes outbreaks in one third of the people with the virus, many people don't realize they are in fact a carrier. As many as 80% of the population in N… more »

  Herpes is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) which can occur in both the mouth and also the genital region. It therefore is known to have two distinct strains, known as Herpes Simplex type 1 (HSV-1) and Herpes Simplex type 2 (HSV-2).  HSV-1 is th… more »

The initial phase of a Herpes outbreak can be identified by symptoms such as headache or muscle pain, itching in the genital area and even flu-like symptoms. This early stage is your best chance to halt the outbreak with medically prescribed treatments.… more »

  It is a scary fact that 90% of individuals who have Herpes don't even realise that they are a carrier. This could be due to the fact that the virus often lies in the carrier's body in a dormant state, only showing visible symptoms from time to time.… more »