NEW YORK (AP) - A city Health Department study finds that more than a fourth of adult New Yorkers are infected with the virus that causes genital herpes.
The study, released Monday, says about 26 percent of New York City adults have genital herpes, compared to about 19 percent nationwide.
The department says genital herpes can double a person's risk for contracting HIV.
Herpes can cause painful sores, but most people have no recognizable symptoms.
Among New Yorkers, the herpes rate is higher among women, black people and gay men.
The health department urges consistent use of condoms, and says its STD clinics offer free, confidential herpes testing.
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Mon Jun 09, 2008 6:00 pm
andi03 F L I N T O I D
What are the stats when people visit?! Egads.....
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Mon Jun 09, 2008 7:35 pm
FlintConservative F L I N T O I D
19% nationwide? Thank God for monogamy.
Mon Jun 09, 2008 8:14 pm
Demeralda F L I N T O I D
Well, except you can be a nice little wifey-poo and be completely faithful while your fat slob hubby porks a stripper from the vu, and viola! Welcome to the world of herpes.
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Tue Jun 10, 2008 8:33 am
twotap F L I N T O I D
Wifey poos, fat slob hubbys and porked strippers all in one post.
_________________ "If you like your current healthcare you can keep it, Period"!!
Barack Hussein Obama--- multiple times.
Tue Jun 10, 2008 8:41 am
Demeralda F L I N T O I D
Can't you tell what a lovely mood I'm in this morning? hehe
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