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From Our Experts
Oral Herpes, Genital Herpes, and Celebrities (Oh My!)
There has been a lot of herpes talk in the media lately (and by “media” I mean gossip blogs and trashy online magazines) due to the... Read more »
Oral Herpes, Genital Herpes and Dating
Given the prevalence of herpes, and the constant turnover of men in my life, I was always surprised I hadn’t met a potential mate who... Read more »
Telling Your Partner, Gender and Acceptance
Maybe I’m picky or maybe I’m hard to be in a relationship with, but for whatever reason lately I seem to change partners about as often... Read more »
Herpes Tests: How to Choose?
Maybe your partner (or ex) has just told you he/she has herpes. Or maybe you’ve recently noticed sores on your mouth or genitals. In... Read more »
How to Find a Doctor If You Have Herpes
So many times, I see patients who have sought me out after experiencing symptoms of herpes for the first time. They are scared and often... Read more »
From Our Sources
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... Read more »
Herpes simplex
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Blisters or ulcers -- most often on the mouth, lips and gums, or genitalsEnlarged lymph nodes in the neck or groin (usually only at the time of the... Read more »
Herpes zoster
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Herpes zoster Symptoms The first symptom is usually one-sided pain, tingling, or burning. The pain and burning may be severe and is... Read more »
Serum herpes simplex antibodies
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Serum herpes simplex antibodies is a blood test that looks for antibodies to the herpes simplex virus. See also: Herpes viral culture of lesion ... Read more »
Herpes med does not reduce HIV transmission
According to U.S. researchers, acyclovir, a drug that suppresses herpes simplex virus-2, does not reduce HIV risk when taken by people infected by... Read more »
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