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For more detailed information on genital herpes, please visit HerpesHealth.ca
Who knew?
In 70% of cases, genital herpes was transmitted when there were no signs or symptoms.1
Genital herpes is more common than you may realize. In fact, about 1 in every 5 North Americans has genital herpes, so you are not alone.2
Even though you are careful, you may not be doing everything possible to protect your partner from genital herpes. The more you know about genital herpes - and how it is transmitted - the more you can do to reduce the risk of transmitting the virus to your partner.
Only your doctor can advise you of all the ways to reduce this risk. Even so, by visiting this site, you have taken an important step in helping to prevent the transmission of genital herpes.