Herpes Information, Resources, & Consultation

Did you know...

that most genital herpes infections
come from someone who
has no recognized symptoms
at the time they transmit virus?

Did you know...

that compared to the gold standard
herpes western blot,
the IgG test misses
30% of HSV 1 infections and
8% of HSV 2 infections?

Did you know...

that condoms reduce transmission
from males to females by 96% when
used with every intercourse?

Did you know...

That transmission of
HSV 1 genital infection
through intercourse
is very rare?

Did you know...

that the IgM antibody test has
a very high rate
of false positive results?
and the CDC says
to never use it to
diagnose herpes?

Did you know...

that most genital herpes infections
come from someone who
has no recognized symptoms
at the time they transmit virus?