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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

The Herpes Alzheimer’s Connection

By healthgal , Health Expert

...disease on a herpes website. But the virus behind cold sores may also be the major cause of... Read more »

Two Studies Show FDA Approved Drugs May Contribute to a Future Alzheimer's Cure

By Christine Kennard , Health Expert

...antiviral drugs currently approved for the treatment of cold sores could prove effective in... Read more »

Oral Sex & Herpes Transmission

By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

...caused by the Type-1 virus, commonly associated with cold sores. According to sexual health... Read more »

Erythema Multiforme

By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

Erythema multiforme (EM) refers to a form of skin rash. The term ‘multiforme' refers to the fact... Read more »

Acyclovir, Famciclovir & Valacyclovir

By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

...Famciclovir is available as a tablet for the treatment of cold sores (herpes simplex 1) and... 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 »

Migraine Issues: How is migraine treated?

Migraine headache is treated by migraine prevention strategies and symptom alleviation. Many migraine sufferers rely on both preventive and abortive medications to stop the headache process. ... Read more »

Stroke Patient Guide, Part II: Diagnosis

Diagnosing a stroke Any type of stroke is considered a medical emergency and requires urgent medical assistance, because immediate treatment can make the difference between life and death. ... Read more »

Herpes Simplex: Symptoms

...than HSV-1.) Recurrences are usually much milder than primary infections and are known commonly as cold sores or fever blisters (because they may arise during a bout of cold or flu). They usually... Read more »

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