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How close are scientists to developing a cure for herpes, figuratively speaking will we be visiting a break through in 10, 20, or even 3 decades?
Well, there's good news and not so good news around the herpes front. The good news: Researchers have made serious strides and today better comprehend the mechanism behind herpes outbreaks. The bad news: There is very little funding for your research.
After receiving your question we reached out to a leading herpes expert, Bryan Cullen, the director in the Center for Virology at Duke University. Cullen is hopeful that the remedy for herpes could come within Ten years, once funding hurdles are crossed.
Nearly one in five people over age 12 in the U.S. is impacted by herpes. It's caused by a virus - either the herpes virus type 1 (HSV-1) or even the herpes virus type 2 (HSV-2). Both strains can cause genital herpes, but HSV-1 usually infects the mouth and produces cold sores.
