Should I be scared if I have herpes?

If youve just learned that you have genital herpes, you may feel scared, confused, and even ashamed. But dont panic. Genital herpes is manageable. You can have a normal life with good relationships.

Are people scared of herpes?

“Genital herpes is a remarkably misunderstood disease in so many ways,” says Dr. Edward W. Hook III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Epidemiology and Microbiology at the University of Alabama. “As a result, the disease is viewed with unwarranted dread and many people are afraid to talk about it.”