2016 global genital herpes infections resulted in $35.3bn in healthcare costs and lost productivity, with HSV-2 accounting for $31.2bn.

Global genital herpes infections led to $35.3bn in healthcare costs and lost productivity in 2016, according to new estimates. Researchers from the University of Utah Health, the World Health Organization (WHO), and other academic institutions analyzed 194 countries, estimating HSV-1 at $4bn and HSV-2 at $31.2bn in costs.

July 01, 2024
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