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135 Million Americans Carry Simplex Version Of Pesky Bug.(Brief Article)
2001 OCT 11 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) --
If you don't have a herpes virus somewhere in your body, consider yourself lucky. You're one of few Americans to escape this pesky bug.
The September 2001 issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource reports that 135 million Americans age 12 and older have herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1), the most common form of the herpes virus. And an astounding 90% of the population has HSV-1 by age 70.
You don't have to feel sick or have symptoms to be infected. You can also spread the highly contagious virus without even knowing you have it. Herpes infections can go completely unnoticed or they can be potentially life-threatening, depending on the type of infection.
* Cold sores: These common irritations are usually caused by HSV-1, but can also be caused by HSV-2 (which typically causes genital herpes). Treatment includes over-the-counter creams and pain relievers such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Other prescription medications can speed up recovery. Transmission can be prevented by not kissing anyone and not touching people after you've touched the cold sore.
* Genital herpes: This infection is similar to cold sores, but the sores appear in the genital area. It is almost always caused by HSV-2, but can be caused by HSV-1. Having sex with someone who is having an outbreak is the most common way to get infected. Sores do ...
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Source: HighBeam Research, 135 Million Americans Carry Simplex Version Of Pesky Bug.(Brief...