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Herpes Simplex Virus Trends

According to a 2006 study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), the prevalence of herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) is declining. Researchers compared U.S. survey data taken from 1988 - 1994 and 1999 - 2004. The results showed that between 1988 and 2004:

The prevalence of HSV-1, the main cause of oral herpes, decreased by 6.9%
The prevalence of HSV-2, the main cause of genital herpes, decreased by 19%

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Expert & Community Posts

Oral Herpes, Genital Herpes, and Celebrities (Oh My!)

By Penelope James , Health Expert

There has been a lot of herpes talk in the media lately (and by “media” I mean gossip blogs... Read more »

Transmitting Herpes: How To Protect The Ones You Love

By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert

...it. 3. HSV 1 is the virus that typically causes cold sores or fever blisters on the lips and... Read more »

Breaking the News

By Penelope James , Health Expert

...been) intimate with and want to tell him/her you have herpes? Once you've educated yourself... Read more »

Herpes Tests: How to Choose?

By Penelope James , Health Expert

...your partner (or ex) has just told you he/she has herpes. Or maybe you’ve recently noticed... Read more »

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Health Guide

FDA Approves One-Day Treatment for Herpes

...needed for recovery from herpes symptoms. A 1,500-milligram once-a-day dosage has been approved for cold sores, to be taken for one day at the onset of an outbreak. A 1,000-milligram twice-a-day... Read more »

Promising New Study Attempts to find Vaccine Against Genital Herpes

...infected with a close genetic relative of genital herpes: Herpes Simplex Virus Type-1, which causes common cold sores and afflicts nearly two-thirds of the population. If they meet these criteria,... Read more »

Foods That Can Lower the Frequency of Your Outbreaks

...of outbreaks. The herpes virus has two forms. Herpes simplex 1 is more common and manifests in cold sores or fever blisters that form around the mouth. Herpes simplex 2 outbreaks are generally... Read more »

Questions for your Cardiologist: Heart Questions to Ask your Doctor

Your doctor has spent many years studying the way the body works in health and disease. You may be able to benefit more from that knowledge if you ask questions that are important for your individual... Read more »

Heart Attack Symptoms and Warning Signs

A blockage in the heart's arteries may reduce or completely cut off the blood supply to a portion of the heart. This can cause a blood clot to form and totally stop blood flow in a coronary artery,... Read more »

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