When we think about sexually transmitted infections (STIs), many of us might picture high-profile diseases like HIV or syphilis. However, lurking in the shadows is genital herpes, a condition that affects more people than you might realize. A recent study reveals that over 840 million individuals under the age of 50 are living with genital herpes worldwide. This staggering statistic underscores an urgent public health crisis that has gone largely unnoticed.
