Article: Survey reveals new INSIGHTS into genital herpes.(General Dermatology)(Brief Article)

Results of a landmark international survey reveal that diagnosed patients need more information about genital herpes, a sexually transmitted disease that has reached epidemic proportions, to better manage the condition. The INSIGHTS (International Herpes Management Forum/Novartis Pharmaceuticals/International Herpes Alliance Genital Herpes Treatment Survey) survey uncovered concerns about diagnostic methods, impact on social relations, and treatment.

Patients in the United States reported major concerns upon being diagnosed with genital herpes including how it would affect their sex lives (57%), how easily the virus could be transmitted to someone else (38%), and ...

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