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What Is Herpes Infection?
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 and reduced their genital herpes risk by 51 percent when it was applied consistently before and after sex. Scientists say if the gel, which contains 1 percent tenofovir, was used by women in the general population in the manner utilized in the study, it has the potential to change the course of the HIV epidemic.
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Genital Herpes and Yeast Infections
Long before I ever contracted herpes I often fell victim to yeast infections. At first I blamed it on my active aquatic lifestyle, which... Read more »
Should I Infect Myself With Herpes to Prevent a Larger Outbreak?
If someone's partner has Herpes, and there is thus a likely chance that one may contract the virus, would it make sense to purposefully... Read more »
Vulvar Skin Conditions Which Mimic a Yeast Infection or Genital Herpes
One of the primary reasons that we always suggest that you be seen by your gynecologist or doctor if you are having any unusual symptoms is... Read more »
Is it Herpes, Or Another STD?
Once you've had a symptomatic outbreak of herpes, you often can tell when another one is coming on. And, many, aware of the warning signs -... Read more »
Is It Herpes, Or Something Else?
If you've been diagnosed with genital herpes, your inclination may be to write off every itchy, burning sensation, every lesion on the... Read more »
From Our Sources
Genital herpes infects 28 percent of women by age 49
The 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 more »
Herpes-infected woman awarded $6.75 million
A jury in Palm Springs, California has awarded nearly $7 million in damages to a woman who was infected with herpes by a man who did not tell her he... Read more »
New Study Gives Mothers with Herpes More Options
A newly concluded study conducted at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical center offers hope to women living with genital herpes who wish to... Read more »
Potential herpes treatment may stop recurrence
Researchers at the University of Florida are researching a treatment that may help prevent the recurrence of herpes. The approach uses an RNA enzyme... Read more »
Herpes Simplex: Treatment for Oral Herpes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
ReferencesBerger JR, Houff S. Neurological complications of herpes simplex virus type 2 infection. Arch Neurol. May 2008; 65(5):596-600.Centers for... Read more »
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