Genital herpes rising in England, despite overall drop in STIs

Genital herpes cases are on the rise in England, despite an overall decline in sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Health experts emphasize the importance of testing, particularly among young people, to address this growing concern.

The increase in genital herpes highlights a significant public health issue, suggesting that while general STI rates may be falling, specific infections like herpes require targeted awareness and preventive measures to protect the health of the population, especially the youth.