In BC, up to 40% of genital herpes infections that are tested, are caused by HSV-1. In some surveys, about 4% of adults say that they have been diagnosed with genital herpes. But other surveys using blood samples, show that about 1 in 5 (17%) adults have HSV-2.

What are the odds of getting herpes in Canada?

One in 7 Canadians has genital herpes: StatsCan study. As many as one in seven Canadians aged 14 to 59 may be infected with herpes simplex type 2 virus and more than 90 per cent of them may be unaware of their status, a new study suggests.

Where is herpes most common in the world?

Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) is a common infection in many countries, with prevalence in some regions, such as sub-Saharan Africa, higher than in the USA. Prevalence in adult general populations in sub-Saharan Africa ranges from 30% to 80% in women, and from 10% to 50% in men.

Can you go to jail for spreading herpes?

Jail or prison. A misdemeanor conviction for transmission of an STD can result in a sentence of up to one year in jail, while a felony conviction has a maximum penalty of a year or more in prison.