How Is Herpes Transmitted
Transmitting Herpes: How To Protect The Ones You Love
How many of you are TOTALLY confused - and anxious about how herpes is transmitted? Are you afraid that you can give the virus to your friends by sharing meals? Do you worry that that intimate kiss you shared with your partner a couple of days before an outbreak exposed him or her to the virus? Do you encourage your friends to use a different toilet because you're afraid you will give them the virus?
Here are a few basic facts on herpes:
1. Herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV1) and 2 (HSV2) are just...
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Expert & Community Posts
What Are the Symptoms of Herpes and When Should You Expect Them?
By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health ExpertHow did I get herpes? Did my partner cheat? Or did I have it before the relationship? How long... Read more »
How to Tell Your Partner You Have an STD
By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert...(particularly the ones that are incurable, like HIV, genital herpes and HPV infection) can be... Read more »
Health Guide
New Study Gives Mothers with Herpes More Options
...conducted at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical center offers hope to women living with genital herpes who wish to bear children. Because there is a small risk of passing the infection... 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 »Sexual Practices and AIDS
...contact with the clitoris and vaginal opening (cunnilingus) is a frequent method of transmission of the herpes virus. Herpes is probably the only disease that can be contracted by light (dry)... Read more »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 »Images
Medications
...Valacyclovir is used in children to treat cold sores (herpes labialis) and chickenpox (varicella... Read more »
...medication is used to treat "cold sores/fever blisters" (herpes labialis). It can speed up... Read more »
...(ay-SYE-kloe-vir) Uses This drug is used to treat outbreaks of herpes simplex on the skin... Read more »
...certain patients to treat or help prevent outbreaks of herpes simplex on the skin (mouth, lips,... Read more »
... relieve nerve pain associated with shingles (herpes zoster) infection in adults. How... Read more »
Related News
Herpes Drug Doubles as HIV Treatment?
September 11, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research reveals a surprising interaction between a drug used for herpes and HIV. The research shows that drug, acyclovir... Read summary »
Alzheimer's: An Epidemic: Diabetes, Herpes or Something Else?
May 05, 2008PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Its been 101 years since Alzheimers was first discovered by a German scientist. But we still dont know... Read summary »
Tip: Soothing herpes pain
April 22, 2009The American Academy of Physicians offers this list of tips for easing the discomfort associated with herpes blisters and sores. Read summary »
Q&A: Is a herpes vaccine around the corner?
April 22, 2009A student has heard that a vaccine for herpes will be available in 2009 or 2010 and wonders if this will ever be a reality. A pre-medicine reporter... Read summary »
Treatment target for herpes pinpointed
April 01, 2009Researchers have identified a potential new target in the ongoing quest for a treatment, and possibly a cure, for the herpes virus. Read summary »
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