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How close are scientists to creating a cure for herpes, figuratively speaking will we be seeing a break through in 10, 20, as well as 30 years?
Well, there's good news and bad news on the herpes front. The good news: Scientific study has made serious strides and now 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 number one herpes expert, Bryan Cullen, the director at the Center for Virology at Duke University. Cullen is hopeful that a remedy for herpes could come within Ten years, once funding hurdles are crossed.
Nearly 1 in 5 people over age 12 in the U.S. is affected by herpes. It's the result of a virus - either the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) or the herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). Both strains can cause genital herpes, but HSV-1 usually infects the mouth and produces cold sores.
