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Can The Herpes Virus Turn Into Hiv?
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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The Herpes: HIV connection and Conundrum
Did you know that having herpes can put you at a higher risk of catching HIV if exposed? Well, it's true so researchers though that... Read more »
Herpes and HIV: When You Have Both
Apparently having HIV means you may also be likely to get herpes. The co-infection rates are quite high and add significant health burdens... Read more »
Acyclovir, Genital Herpes and HIV
Long-term treatment of genital herpes with the drug acyclovir does not reduce the incidence of new HIV infections. This unwelcome and... Read more »
“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 »
The Absence of Herpes in Film and Television
When was the last time you saw a TV show or a movie that featured a character with herpes? I find it rather ironic that a disease as... Read more »
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Herpes drug may fight the AIDS virus
U.S. researchers say that a cheap, generic drug usually used to treat genital herpes may help control the AIDS virus in people who are infected with... Read more »
Herpes Drug May Slow HIV
Scientists have found that people who are infected with both herpes simplex virus type 2 and HIV and who take the herpes med Zovirax (acyclovir) may... 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... Read more »
Even healed herpes sores boost HIV risk
According 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 more »
Scientists develop new strategy for fighting herpes, HIV
A new drug called bavituximab has shown promise in providing scientists with a new strategy for fighting a number of viral illnesses, Texas... Read more »
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