Genital herpes rising in England, despite overall drop in STIs

bbc - STIs are particularly common among young people, with health experts saying testing for them is vital.

AI Summary: Public-health surveillance shows genital herpes cases climbing in England even as many other sexually transmitted infections fall. Experts warn the uptick signals gaps in prevention, testing and sexual-health services, underscoring the need for better awareness and targeted care rather than assuming the problem will fix itself. Yes, herpes is back on the agenda.

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