How To Treat Genital Herpes
Even healed herpes sores boost HIV risk
August 12, 2009According to new research, people who have healed genital herpes sores are at a higher risk of contracting the HIV virus. Scientists say this is because the immune-cell environment associated with genital herpes is a favorable environment for the HIV virus, even after healing has occurred and herpes has been treated with medications.
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Oral Herpes, Genital Herpes, and Celebrities (Oh My!)
By Penelope James , Health Expert...herpes. Rumors are flying that Rihanna not only gave genital herpes to Chris Brown, but that... Read more »
Pregnancy and Herpes
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Oral Herpes, Genital Herpes and Dating
By Penelope James , Health Expert...had something to “warn” him about; that I have genital herpes. At first he didn’t... Read more »
How to Find a Doctor If You Have Herpes
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Health Guide
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 »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 »Promising New Study Attempts to find Vaccine Against Genital Herpes
...significant strides have been made towards the development of another STD vaccine, which will protect against genital herpes. There is a pressing need to develop an effective protection against... Read more »FDA Approves One-Day Treatment for Herpes
...are resolved. The FDA has recently approved Famvir as a one-day treatment option for patients with genital herpes, the first of its kind. Used properly, under the new FDA dosing regimen... Read more »Share Your Story
...individuals like you are willing and eager to share their experience--and expertise--with others coping with genital herpes. Whether you have been diagnosed with genital herpes or you've supported... Read more »Images
Medications
...antivirals. Valacyclovir is also used to treat people with genital herpes who are currently... Read more »
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Herpes drug may fight the AIDS virus
September 15, 2008U.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... Read summary »
Genital herpes infects 28 percent of women by age 49
October 13, 2008The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 28 percent of the world's women will be infected with genital herpes by age 49. According to an... Read summary »
Clinical Trial of Herpes Vaccine Begins
September 29, 2008A U.S. company has been given British approval to start a Phase I clinical trial of a vaccine for genital herpes. The vaccine, called the ImmunoVEX... Read summary »
Study: Famvir as Effective as Valtrex for Genital Herpes
September 29, 2008New research published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases suggests that the single-day genital herpes drug Famvir is as effective as the... Read summary »
Study: Women often spread herpes without knowing it
November 25, 2008A new study has found that women who don't know they have the genital herpes virus may be unknowingly spreading the virus to others and helping boost... Read summary »
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