whats the latest statistics on hep B and herpes?

[webdust]

been reading up quite a few threads on sexual issues so im just wondering... whats the latest statistics for hep B and herpes(both types) in sg? Anyone knows?:confused::confused:

[sammyboyfor]

The prevalence of Hep B varies considerably by age group.

This is because of the program of compulsory vaccination of babies born to Hep B positive mothers since 1985 plus the widespread availability of a vaccine since 1983.

In 1999, about 6% of the population were Hep B carriers. This figure has fallen to about 2% today thanks to an aggressive vaccination program.

However Herpes is a different story altogether. The virus is so widespread that it would be safe to assume that almost everyone has HSV1 or 2 (or both).

[Big Sexy]

does it matter? i am not sure if MOH actually have the stats for the number of cases of herpes in sg.. like sam said.. herpes is so widespread....but u can do a search on their website if u want.

been reading up quite a few threads on sexual issues so im just wondering... whats the latest statistics for hep B and herpes(both types) in sg? Anyone knows?:confused::confused:

[IAmAwesome]

In 1999, about 6% of the population were Hep B carriers. This figure has fallen to about 2% today thanks to an aggressive vaccination program.


Thats good news for the population

[OrTeh]

does it matter? i am not sure if MOH actually have the stats for the number of cases of herpes in sg.


If its widespread, then they might not, but want to ask those legal houses, do they check for herpes also?

[Big Sexy]

from what i know.. no they do not check for herpes.
and it is for the same reason.. it is too widespread

If its widespread, then they might not, but want to ask those legal houses, do they check for herpes also?

[cashcow]

so HSV1 is better . i haven seen any sign of the bubbles forming doesnt mean i do not have them.




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnXCDhgq_H4

[sammyboyfor]

If its widespread, then they might not, but want to ask those legal houses, do they check for herpes also?

No they do not checked for Herpes. They just assume that all the girls have Herpes so there is no point checking.

This is what they are checked for : (from Dr Tan)

https://www.sammyboyforum.com/showpost.php?p=13035696&postcount=16

Masseuse Licenses are renewed every 6 months.
They are required to undergo testing for HIV, Syphilis, Gonorrhea and Chlamydia.

Legal FL in Geylang are tested every month also for HIV, Syphilis, Gonorrhea and Chlamydia. Gonorrhea testing for the vagina is standard. Most get Gonorrhea testing for the throat also. Those who do anal sex also get Gonorrhea testing for the anus.

They are NOT tested for Herpes, HPV, Molluscum, NSU, Trichomonas etc etc

[sammyboyfor]

http://yourhealth.asiaone.com/content/you-probably-have-herpes-who-says

You probably have herpes, the WHO says


The Straits Times
Thursday, Oct 29, 2015
Reuters

GENEVA - Two-thirds of the world's population under 50 have the highly infectious herpes virus that causes cold sores around the mouth, the World Health Organisation said on Wednesday, in its first estimate of global prevalence of the disease.

More than 3.7 billion people under the age of 50 suffer from the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), usually after catching it in childhood, according to a the WHO study.

That is in addition to 417 million people in the 17-49 age range who have the other form of the disease, HSV-2, which causes genital herpes.

HSV-1 normally causes mouth ulcers rather than genital infection, but it is becoming an increasing cause of genital infection too, mainly in rich countries.

That is because improved hygiene in rich countries is lowering HSV-1 infection rates in childhood, leaving young people more at risk of catching it via oral sex when they become sexually active.

HSV-2 can increase the risk of catching and spreading HIV, the disease that causes AIDS. Little is known about any link between HSV-1 and HIV/AIDS, although it can lead to other serious complications such as encephalitis.

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"We really need to accelerate the development of vaccines against herpes simplex virus, and if a vaccine designed to prevent HSV-2 infection also prevented HSV-1, it would have far reaching benefits," said Sami Gottlieb, a WHO medical officer.

Nathalie Broutet, also a WHO medical officer, said the U.S. National Institutes of Health and companies including GlaxoSmithKline Plc were involved in trials to determine whether a therapeutic or preventative vaccine was preferable.

Gottlieb said GSK had previously abandoned a vaccine trial after finding the product was not effective against HSV-2, although it did show some efficacy against HSV-1.

"That was interesting and promising and gave a proof of concept that these vaccines can be developed. There's a lot of work ongoing and we're hopeful that we'll have an HSV vaccine in the future," she said.

Several phase-1 and phase-2 trials were underway, she said. Genocea Biosciences Inc recently dropped work on a pneumonia vaccine in favour of its more promising work on genital herpes.