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Health Encyclopedia: Herpes Simplex Introduction

Introduction

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a common cause of infections of the skin and mucous membranes and an uncommon cause of more serious infections in other parts of the body. HSV is one of the most difficult viruses to control and has plagued mankind for thousands of years.

Herpes simplex is part of a group of other herpes viruses that include human herpesvirus 8 (the cause of Kaposi's sarcoma) and herpes zoster (the virus responsible for shingles and chicken pox). They differ in many ways,...

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Expert & Community Posts

What To Do When Your Partner is Diagnosed

By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert

You've been diagnosed with genital herpes and now you and your long term partner are asking the... 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 »

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 »

Herpes and Your Menstrual Cycle

By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert

...monthly visitor brings a VERY unwanted guest: genital herpes outbreaks. It may seem like... Read more »

Herpes Weapons: Safe Sex, Acyclovir and a Extra Dose of Honesty

By healthgal , Health Expert

...that one time with no condom can't possibly end with herpes," "I trust this guy (gal) and they... Read more »

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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 »

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 »

STDs and Oral Sex

...bloodstream. Small tears in a partner's anal area may also expose you to HIV if you lick his or her anus. Herpes -- Genital herpes can be passed right from a partner's genitals to your mouth... Read more »

FDA to Revise Herpes Test Rules

SUNDAY, January 8 (HealthDay News) -- Revised rules that could make herpes virus tests cheaper and more widely available have been proposed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. In a proposal... Read more »

Herpes Simplex: Medications

for Genital HerpesNo drug can cure herpes simplex virus. The infection may recur after treatment has been stopped, and, even during therapy, a patient can still transmit the virus to... Read more »

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