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Herpes: Adults
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Herpes zoster can be contagious through direct contact in an individual who has not had chickenpox, and therefore has no immunity. Herpes zoster may affect any age group, but it is much more common in adults over 60 years old, in children who had chickenpox before the age of one year, and in individuals whose immune system is weakened. The disorder is common, with about 600,000 to one million cases in the U.S. per year.
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Herpes is often acquired before adulthood. Oral herpes is usually acquired in childhood. By some estimates, 90% of adults in the U.S. have oral herpes by the time they reach their forties.
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Genital herpes is recognised as a key health concern in the U.S. where it is one of the most prevalent sexually transmitted diseases. It is estimated that genital herpes currently affects between 15% and 25% of adults in industrialised countries, with the incidence projected to rise drastically in the next decade. In the U.S. alone, approximately 50 million Americans already have genital herpes.
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Oral herpes, an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus, is estimated to be present in 50 to 80 percent of the American adult population. 20 percent, over 50 million people, are infected with genital herpes... caused by the herpes simplex virus, and the majority of these cases may be unaware they even have it. Studies show that more than 500,000 Americans are diagnosed with genital herpes each year, and the largest increase is occurring in young teens.
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