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What Is Herpes And Can You Die From It?
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There are two types of herpes simplex viruses (HSV). HSV type 2 is the one that most commonly causes
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“Sumo Herpes Virus” Spreading in Skin Contact Sports
The viral condition, "Herpes Gladiatorum", known colloquially as "sumo virus" or "scrumpox", has resulted in the deaths of two Japanese... Read more »
Knowing the Complications of Herpes
As an expert on the site I frequently answer questions about herpes. Quite often I will refer the person to a particular area on the... Read more »
10 Myths About Genital Herpes
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The Herpes Alzheimer’s Connection
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On Death and Dying: The Dying Process
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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 strain linked to two deaths
Health officials have issued warnings about a viral skin condition linked to contact sports such as rugby and sumo wrestling after two men died from... Read more »
Oral Herpes
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Article updated and reviewed by David Aronoff, M.D., Assistant Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Michigan Medical School on... Read more »
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 »
South Pole physician who treated her own breast cancer dies at...
Dr. Jerri Nielsen FitzGerald, the physician who treated her own breast cancer while stationed at the South Pole in 1999 has died at age 57.... Read more »
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