What Is Genital Herpes
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Genital Herpes from Oral Sex?
By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health ExpertCan I get genital herpes by having oral sex with a partner who is not showing symptoms? ... Read more »
Genital Herpes Medications: Learn more about Zovirax, Valtrex and Famvir
By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert...severity of a primary outbreak, reduce the time it takes genital herpes outbreaks to heal and... Read more »
Is It Herpes, Or Something Else?
By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health ExpertIf you've been diagnosed with genital herpes, your inclination may be to write off every itchy,... Read more »
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Just Diagnosed with Genital Herpes?
...be open and honest with your partner and to know the facts to keep you both healthy and safe. What is Genital Herpes?Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the herpes... 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 »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 »How to Use This Site
...information you need; managing your condition; and connecting with patients and others concerned with this genital herpes. Find The Find section is designed to help you answer questions, get... Read more »New Study Gives Mothers with Herpes More Options
...study conducted at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical center offers hope to women living with genital herpes who wish to bear children. Because there is a small risk of passing the... Read more »Images
Medications
...antivirals. Valacyclovir is also used to treat people with genital herpes who are currently... Read more »
Related News
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 »
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... 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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