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Health Encyclopedia: Herpes Simplex Introduction

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Herpes Simplex Virus Trends

According to a 2006 study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), the prevalence of herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) is declining. Researchers compared U.S. survey data taken from 1988 - 1994 and 1999 - 2004. The results showed that between 1988 and 2004:

The prevalence of HSV-1, the main cause of oral herpes, decreased by 6.9%
The prevalence of HSV-2, the main cause of genital herpes, decreased by 19%

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New Study Gives Mothers with Herpes More Options

...www.ScienceDaily.com, is the first large-scale confirmation that [Valtrex] is effective in the last month of pregnancy. The women in the study who received the drug were found to have a 69%... Read more »

Genital Herpes: The Basics

...outbreaks. Medicine can shorten and stop outbreaks from happening. Does genital herpes cause problems during pregnancy? Yes. If the mother is having her first outbreak while she is pregnant, she... Read more »

Shingles and Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Virus): Treatment for an Acute Shingles Attack

...most body tissues, including cerebrospinal fluid. Evidence to date suggests that they are safe during pregnancy.Possible side effects of nucleoside analogues include rash, headache, fatigue,... Read more »

Herpes Simplex: Risk Factors

...although it can be very debilitating and cause great emotional distress.Effects of Herpes Virus on PregnancyDepending on specific factors, HSV can have serious effects on both a pregnant woman and... Read more »

Herpes Simplex: Treatment for Oral Herpes

for Oral HerpesOral TreatmentsAcyclovir (Zovirax), valacyclovir (Valtrex), and famciclovir (Famvir) -- the anti-viral pills used to treat genital herpes -- can also treat the cold sores... Read more »

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