Category A
True or False
Is herpes curable?
False
True or False
Men and women take the same test for herpes
True
True or False
Is HSV-2 transmitted through contact with saliva or skin
False
What is a common symptom for HSV-1?
Cold sores around the mouth, infections in or around the mouth
Name a long term symptom if it goes untreated
fever, body aches, sore throat (oral herpes), headache, and swollen lymph nodes near the infection.
How can you prevent getting herpes?
Using a condom, making sure your partner doesn't have it
Is herpes a virus or bacteria?
Herpes is a virus
How is HSV-2 transmitted
It is transmitted through sexual contact
How can you test for Herpes?
Having a conversation with your doctor- taking a herpes blood test or going to healthcare provider and they can simply look if herpes are present.
How long is the incubation period for herpes?
6-8 days
What is the percent of people ages 15-49 that were infected by HSV-2 in 2020 worldwide?
13 %
What percent of people under the age of 50 were infected by HSV-1 in 2020 worldwide?
64%