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It's really common. Around 1 in 8 of us are carrying the genital herpes virus.

The symptoms are not always easy to identify - and some people who have the virus have no symptoms at all (which means they can pass it on without a clue).

Up to 80% of people with genital herpes don't even realise they have it.

If you do have symptoms, in most cases they can be controlled with a simple treatment.

And if your main concern is the risk of passing the virus on, that can be managed as well. Refer to Herpes Prevention.

 

What is herpes?

 
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Hear Jeannie discuss her experiences of living with Genital Herpes.
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Genital herpes is surrounded by myths and misinformation that lead, all too often, to fear, anguish and self-persecution

What is herpes?

 
Genital herpes is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in Australia. Find out if you have been exposed to the herpes virus or may be at risk of acquiring it.
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Are you at risk?

 
Learn the facts about herpes – answers to common questions like how many people have herpes, what are the symptoms and how is it treated.
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