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Can Herpes Turn Into Hiv?
What is genital herpes?
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the herpes simplex viruses (HSV) type 1 and type 2. Most genital herpes is caused by HSV type 2.
Most people have no or minimal symptoms from HSV-1 or HSV-2 infection. When symptoms do occur, they usually appear as one or more blisters on or around the genitals or rectum. The blisters break, leaving ulcers or tender sores that may take up to four weeks to heal. Typically, another outbreak can appear weeks...
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From Our Experts
The Absence of Herpes in Film and Television
When was the last time you saw a TV show or a movie that featured a character with herpes? I find it rather ironic that a disease as... Read more »
Herpes and HIV: When You Have Both
Apparently having HIV means you may also be likely to get herpes. The co-infection rates are quite high and add significant health burdens... Read more »
The Herpes: HIV connection and Conundrum
Did you know that having herpes can put you at a higher risk of catching HIV if exposed? Well, it's true so researchers though that... Read more »
Acyclovir, Genital Herpes and HIV
Long-term treatment of genital herpes with the drug acyclovir does not reduce the incidence of new HIV infections. This unwelcome and... Read more »
How to Tell Your Partner You Have an STD
The time has come. You're dating a great guy and you think that things may soon lead to the bedroom. But, being responsible, you know... Read more »
From Our Sources
Herpes Drug May Slow HIV
Scientists have found that people who are infected with both herpes simplex virus type 2 and HIV and who take the herpes med Zovirax (acyclovir) may... Read more »
Herpes med does not reduce HIV transmission
According to U.S. researchers, acyclovir, a drug that suppresses herpes simplex virus-2, does not reduce HIV risk when taken by people infected by... Read more »
Scientists develop new strategy for fighting herpes, HIV
A new drug called bavituximab has shown promise in providing scientists with a new strategy for fighting a number of viral illnesses, Texas... Read more »
Even healed herpes sores boost HIV risk
According to new research, people who have healed genital herpes sores are at a higher risk of contracting the HIV virus. Scientists say this is... Read more »
Vaginal Gel May Help Reduce HIV, Herpes Infections
Research presented at the International AIDS Conference has found that a vaginal gel reduced women's risk of becoming infected with HIV by 39 percent... Read more »
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