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Can Herpes Kill Me?
Serum herpes simplex antibodies is a blood test that looks for
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Alternative Names
Herpes serology
How the test is performed
Blood is drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. The site is cleaned with germ-killing medicine (antiseptic). The health care provider wraps an elastic band around the upper arm to apply pressure to the area and make the...
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From Our Experts
Genital Herpes and Yeast Infections
Long before I ever contracted herpes I often fell victim to yeast infections. At first I blamed it on my active aquatic lifestyle, which... Read more »
Is a Cure for Herpes on the Horizon
Researchers at Duke University Medical Center have now figured out how the HSV1 - the cause of cold sores - manages to hide out. ... Read more »
Hospitals: They Can Kill You
I am on a plane as I write this, returning from a meeting about patient safety. I'm involved with a number of organizations that deal with... Read more »
Oral Herpes, Genital Herpes, and Celebrities (Oh My!)
There has been a lot of herpes talk in the media lately (and by “media” I mean gossip blogs and trashy online magazines) due to the... Read more »
Oral Herpes, Genital Herpes and Dating
Given the prevalence of herpes, and the constant turnover of men in my life, I was always surprised I hadn’t met a potential mate who... Read more »
From Our Sources
Vaginal Herpes Gel May Be Ready by 2012
Officials with drugmaker Starpharma Holdings Ltd. say the company plans to release the first herpes-killing vaginal gel within the next two years.... Read more »
Herpes Simplex: Transmission
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Risk for Oral HerpesOral herpes is usually caused by HSV-1. The highest incidence of first infection occurs between 6 months and 3 years of age. The... Read more »
Herpes Simplex: Symptoms
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Symptoms vary depending on whether the outbreak is initial or recurrent. The first (primary) outbreak is usually worse than recurrent outbreaks.... Read more »
Herpes: Ten Ways to Manage Your Symptoms and Relieve Discomfor...
1. Practice good hygiene. Keep your body clean, wash your hands frequently and try to avoid touching the sores. 2. Take salt baths. This method can... Read more »
Researchers Find New Way to Kill Breast Cancer Cells
Researchers at Queen's University Belfast have discovered a new way of causing breast cancer cells to self destruct. Scientists used a gene and... Read more »
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