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Matt G.'s avatar

Well, this is disappointing:

“This article was amended on 4 July 2025. An earlier version said that up to 80% of New Zealanders are affected by genital herpes at some point in their lives; however, this figure relates to both genital and oral herpes.”

Not saying one type of herpes is superior. But oral heroes could use some better positioning.

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Jared Blank's avatar

Now I want to know the breakdown of oral-to-genital herpes. Y'know, just for like, uh, research purposes.

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Matt G.'s avatar

Fair question. I mean, this is why people don’t trust the media anymore.

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Gary Schnierow's avatar

fun (?) fact: NZ herpes infection rate is the same as in the US.

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Jared Blank's avatar

since when does this publication require math?

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Gary Schnierow's avatar

Knowing the US herpes infection rate seems like something you, of all people, should be aware of.

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Jared Blank's avatar

i think you meant "should have been" aware of.

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Gary Schnierow's avatar

If we're gonna pick nits, a further fix:

Knowing the US herpes infection rate seems like something you, of all people, should have been intimately aware of already.

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Susan Blank's avatar

???

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