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    Usher & Herpes: What You Don’t Know

    Alex HaynesBy Alex HaynesJuly 26, 2017Updated:July 27, 2017No Comments3 Mins Read
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    Shocking. Scary. Nerve Wrecking.

    The internet has been shook over a story that Usher allegedly passed on herpes to a woman and had to pay damages to her for failure to disclose his condition. Though we don’t have all of the details in this case, there are several things that you should know about herpes before you troll the internet with your ignorance.  It’s asinine to attack  those already infected, and wildly insensitive.  Though herpes is a well known STD, many are unsure about what it is exactly, how it may be contracted and why it should not be stigmatized.  We’ve compiled some details to help you educate yourself.  Hopefully, these facts will help you push the conversation forward in a positive way.

    1. THERE ARE DIFFERENT TYPES OF HERPES
      Herpes is very common among adults and can be caused by herpes simplex type 1 and 2 (HSV-1, HSV-2). HSV-1 causes cold sores on the mouth or face and can be transmitted to one’s genitals by oral/genital sex. HSV-2 is genital herpes and is usually caused by HSV-1 herpes.
    2. 1 IN 3 PEOPLE HAVE HERPES
      1 in 3 people have the virus that causes herpes. Oral herpes is much more common, affecting around 80 percent of people, while 40 percent of genital herpes is caused by HSV-1 herpes.
    3. 80 PERCENT OF INFECTED PEOPLE DON’T KNOW IT
      Not everyone who is infected is aware that they have herpes. The symptoms might be very mild or not present at all.
    4. THERE IS A TREATMENT
      There is no cure for herpes, but there is effective treatment. Daily medications are available to help prevent recurrences and transmission of the virus.
    5. CONDOMS WON’T SAVE YOU
      A lot of people think that using protection during sex is going to prevent you from getting herpes. While you should always use protection, it’s important to note condoms won’t prevent the transfer of the disease. It certainly reduces the chances, but does not eliminate them.
    6. HERPES IS OFTEN MISTAKEN FOR OTHER THINGS
      Herpes sores are very mild and can often be mistaken for insect bites, abrasions, yeast infection or jock itch.

    7. HERPES DOES NOT AFFECT FERTILITY
      The herpes virus does not cause infertility in men or women. Women with herpes can have normal pregnancies and births, although it is important to note that herpes can be passed to your baby. While rare, there is a possibility, and you should always consult with a physician if you or your partner have herpes and are expecting a child.
    8. HERPES DOES NOT GET PASSED THROUGH BLOOD
      The herpes virus is not present in blood. A common myth is that people with herpes cannot donate blood, but in fact, they can. Herpes can only be passed through direct skin-to-skin contact.
    9. HERPES IS NOT ALWAYS INFECTIOUS
      A person who is infected with herpes might not actually be able to pass it to someone else. If there were no symptoms of herpes, that usually means the virus was shed from the skin and you are not infectious.
    10. OUTBREAKS OCCUR MULTIPLE TIMES A YEAR
      A person with HSV-2 can have four to five outbreaks per year, but a person with HSV-1 is subject to less than one outbreak per year.
     
    Portions of this article were first seen at BET.
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    Alex Haynes is Editor-At-Large/NYC Editor at Urban Newsroom, Executive Editor at UNR's Black Alerts and the host of Boss Mornings and Unmuted Nation. Alex joined Urban Newsroom in 2010 and contributes regular op-ed and editorial pieces while advising the columnist and contributing staff.

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