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What Helps Herpes?
According to a new study, the herpes drug Zovirax may work against HIV in tissues that are infected with the herpes virus. Researchers say their finding, which is published in the journal Cell Host & Microbe, may help explain studies that have shown that people taking Zovirax have lower levels of HIV, while other studies show that taking the drug does not prevent infection with the AIDS virus. The scientists say the herpes virus itself changes the drug into a form that can work against the...
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Genital Herpes and Depression
I see it every week: A person who is sad, having difficulty functioning or concentrating, crying frequently. Some have anxiety, other feel... Read more »
Pregnancy and Herpes
If you are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant and you have herpes, you may have a lot more on your mind than morning sickness,... Read more »
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Herpes: Ten Ways to Manage Your Symptoms and Relieve Discomfor...
1. Practice good hygiene. Keep your body clean, wash your hands frequently and try to avoid touching the sores. 2. Take salt baths. This method can... Read more »
Vaginal Gel May Help Reduce HIV, Herpes Infections
Research presented at the International AIDS Conference has found that a vaginal gel reduced women's risk of becoming infected with HIV by 39 percent... Read more »
Herpes labialis (oral Herpes simplex)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Cold sore; Fever blister; Herpes simplex - oral; Oral herpes simplexPreventionAvoid direct contact with herpes sores. Minimize the risk of indirect... Read more »
Herpes labialis (oral Herpes simplex)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Cold sore; Fever blister; Herpes simplex - oral; Oral herpes simplexTreatmentUntreated, the symptoms will generally go away in 1 to 2 weeks.... Read more »
Herpes genital (genital Herpes simplex)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Herpes - genital; Herpes simplex - genital; Herpesvirus 2; HSV-2TreatmentGenital herpes cannot be cured. However, antiviral medication can relieve... Read more »
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