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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sara Keenan

Diagnosed with herpes? What to do next

What to do if you have been diagnosed with herpes? (Alamy/PA) -

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are on the rise, with an increase of almost 5% diagnosis between 2022 and 2023.

Herpes, in particular, is one of the most commonly diagnosed STIs, with over 25,000 cases reported in the UK in 2023, according to government figures. 

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