There is no cure for this type of infection, but treatments exist to relieve the symptoms.
According to the study authors, new treatments and vaccines are needed. “Better prevention and treatment are urgently needed to reduce herpes transmission and help reduce HIV transmission,” said Meg Doherty, director of global HIV, hepatitis and disease programs. sexually transmitted diseases to WHO.
There are two types of herpes: Type 1 (HSV-1) is orofacial/labial herpes which causes infections in or around the mouth, or more commonly called cold sores. It is transmitted primarily through oral contact and can also cause genital herpes. Type 2 (HSV-2) is transmitted through sexual contact and causes genital herpes. It increases the risk of contracting or transmitting the HIV virus.
Many people do not know they have an HSV virus and may therefore pass it on without realizing it.
