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Health Encyclopedia: Herpes Simplex Risk Factors

Complications

The severity of symptoms depends on where and how the virus enters the body. Except in very rare instances and in special circumstances, the disease is not life threatening, although it can be very debilitating and cause great emotional distress.

Effects of Herpes Virus on Pregnancy

Depending on specific factors, HSV can have serious effects on both a pregnant woman and her child. It should be noted, however, that about 1 million pregnancies occur each year in women who have been infe...

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Expert & Community Posts

Casual Sex and Herpes

By Penelope James , Health Expert

I'd like to use this week's SharePost as a way to start an open discussion about issues relating to... Read more »

Is It Herpes, Or Something Else?

By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert

...bacterial infections that need to be diagnosed and treated with the appropriate... Read more »

Genital Herpes Medications: Learn more about Zovirax, Valtrex and Famvir

By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert

...whether you are taking herpes antiviral medication to treat an outbreak or you're taking daily... Read more »

Can Herpes Be the Explanation For My Severe Pain??

By healthgal , Health Expert

There is no "typical presentation" of herpes. Some people after exposure will develop... Read more »

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Health Guide

Genital Herpes: The Basics

...spread herpes! Sometimes only very mild sores appear, but are mistaken for an insect bite or other skin problems. If you have HIV, a genital herpes infection can be worse. If you have herpes, do... Read more »

Herpes Simplex: Treatment for Oral Herpes

Treatment 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 »

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

Treatment for an Acute Shingles AttackThe treatment goals for an acute attack of herpes zoster include:Reduce painReduce discomfortHasten healing of blistersPrevent the disease from... Read more »

Herpes Simplex: Introduction

...the risk of genital herpes infection, according to a 2005 study in the Archives of Internal Medicine.Treatment for Pregnant Women with HerpesPregnant women who have active genital herpes at the... Read more »

Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers: Prevention

...sure their primary care doctor is able to recognize skin cancers.Examinations for Patients Previously Treated for Melanoma. People who have had melanoma and been treated successfully are at risk... Read more »

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