Herpes can be an isolating condition. Information and support seem to be the most effective ways of combating this isolation. In fact, a large percentage of Americans have the disease. While this may bring solace to some of the patients, it raises questions and concerns about public health in the United States. Organizations such as the CDC continue to combat the spread of sexually transmitted diseases with greater successes in some areas. For example, HIV prevalence is at less than 1% for people under the age of 50 indicating a successful campaign.
Herpes can be an isolating condition. Information and support seem to be the most effective ways of combating this isolation. In fact, a large percentage of Americans have the disease. While this may bring solace to some of the patients, it raises questions and concerns about public health in the United States. Organizations such as the CDC continue to combat the spread of sexually transmitted diseases with greater successes in some areas. For example, HIV prevalence is at less than 1% for people under the age of 50 indicating a successful campaign.