| Genital herpes is a topic not readily discussed in the | | | | you have the condition treated the better. Makes |
| course of normal conversation however, if you're | | | | sense. So why don't people get tested or why do |
| aged 25 and over, and are sexually active with | | | | they delay the process? Maybe more |
| multiple partners then it would be wise to be tested | | | | educational programs should be put in place but from |
| for genital herpes.A recent study in Australia ( May | | | | where I sit, I think the proper authorities have |
| 2006 ) revealed at least one in eight people people in | | | | performed a good job in making the community |
| that country have genital herpes. If that sounds | | | | aware of their responsibilities in this area.The news is |
| alarming then it should be. A first nation-wide study | | | | not so good for women. Twice as many women are |
| also found herpes was most prevalent in people aged | | | | likely to contract genital herpes than men simply |
| | | | because of their physiological make up. This doesn't |
| 35 to 44 and city folk were more likely to be | | | | suggest men have less responsibility in getting tested |
| carrying the virus than their "country cousins."So | | | | than women. It's a two-way street.The study found |
| what to do? Being a little less promiscuous could be | | | | the prevalence of herpes varies from country to |
| the answer but this would only be a superficial fix. | | | | country with genital herpes more prevalent in some |
| The problem lies in the fact that at least 80 per cent | | | | while oral herpes was confirmed at a higher rate in |
| of people who have genital herpes don't know they | | | | others.Get over any short time embarrassment you |
| have it. And it's fair to say | | | | may experience initially and do the sensible thing; not |
| those who contract the virus do so innocently. | | | | just if you have multiple partners: if it doesn't feel |
| Affected people who pass it on and are a unaware | | | | right, consult your doctor. Sound advice for |
| they have it, don't experience the symptons. The | | | | mine.Dean Caporella is a professional Journalist and |
| obvious answer once again is to get tested especially | | | | Sportscaster who takes an interest in a wide range |
| if you've had multiple partners.Why are people | | | | of subjects. "Infection and disease can be a morbid |
| reluctant to be tested? Is there are kind of aura of | | | | subject to touch on," Dean says "but the truth is it's |
| shame with knowing you have genital herpes? Medical | | | | part of human society and we need to stay |
| experts will tell you don't be embarrassed; the sooner | | | | informed. |