Herpes Simplex Market Outlook, Market Size, and Forecast to 2034

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections, caused by HSV-1 and HSV-2, are widespread globally and manifest as conditions like oral and genital herpes. HSV-1 primarily causes oral herpes, while HSV-2 is the primary cause of genital herpes. Due to the virus’s ability to remain latent in nerve cells, both types can cause recurrent outbreaks. This recurrence, coupled with the stigma and serious health risks such as neonatal herpes and encephalitis, underscores the need for advanced treatments and preventive measures. Herpes Simplex Market Insights The herpes simplex treatment market includes antiviral medications, vaccines in development, and emerging gene therapies. Current antiviral drugs, including acyclovir, valacyclovir, and famciclovir, manage symptoms and help lower transmission rates but do not eliminate the virus. This gap in curative treatments drives substantial R&D, with new approaches such as therapeutic vaccines that aim to deliver long-term relief and reduce reactivat...