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Friday, October, 16, 2009

Cause Of Herpes

Herpes drug may fight the AIDS virus

September 15, 2008
U.S. researchers say that a cheap, generic drug usually used to treat genital herpes may help control the AIDS virus in people who are infected with both viruses. In a recent study, scientists found that the drug, acyclovir, causes the herpes virus itself to change the drug into a form that can work against HIV. Investigators say they hope their team can find better ways to use acyclovir against AIDS, and perhaps design new products to prevent infection. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Erythema Multiforme
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

...vary from person to person. The main cause is the herpes virus, either as a cold sore, genital... Read more »

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Herpes and Itchy Skin
By Penelope James , Health Expert

...to wonder if the itching had anything to do with herpes.  Like maybe it’s a form or... Read more »

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Transmitting Herpes: How To Protect The Ones You Love
By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert

...you are TOTALLY confused - and anxious about how herpes is transmitted? Are you afraid that you... Read more »

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Is it Herpes, Or Another STD?
By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert

Once you've had a symptomatic outbreak of herpes, you often can tell when another one is coming on.... Read more »

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Genital Herpes from Oral Sex?
By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert

Can I get genital herpes by having oral sex with a partner who is not showing symptoms?   ... Read more »

Health Guide

Just Diagnosed with Genital Herpes?
If you or someone you love has just been diagnosed with genital herpes, you may be experiencing a variety of emotions, and you’ve probably got questions—lots of them. It is important to be... Read more »
FDA Approves One-Day Treatment for Herpes
There is good news ahead for herpes patients, who usually suffer through a week of treatment before their pain and symptoms are resolved. The FDA has recently approved Famvir as a one-day treatment... Read more »
Genital Herpes: The Basics
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... Read more »
Fever blister causes
... A fever blister located on the lips, mouth, and face is usually caused by the highly contagious herpes simplex type 1 virus. Only a small percentage are caused by herpes simplex type 2 (the... Read more »
Herpes Esophagitis
Herpes esophagitis is an infection causing inflammation and ulcers in the esophagus. It is caused by the herpes simplex virus. Causes, incidence, and risk factors ... Read more »

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Medications

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...Valacyclovir is used in children to treat cold sores (herpes labialis) and chickenpox (varicella... Read more »

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...medication is used to treat "cold sores/fever blisters" (herpes labialis). It can speed up... Read more »

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...(ay-SYE-kloe-vir) Uses This drug is used to treat outbreaks of herpes simplex on the skin... Read more »

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...certain patients to treat or help prevent outbreaks of herpes simplex on the skin (mouth, lips,... Read more »

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... relieve nerve pain associated with shingles (herpes zoster) infection in adults. How... Read more »

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