What is Herpes
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Herpes simplex is a common and usually mild recurrent skin condition. It can cause "cold sores" or
"fever blisters" on the mouth or face--what is called oral herpes. It can also cause similar symptoms
in the genital area, which is known as genital herpes. A virus causes herpes - either herpes simplex type 1 (HSV-1) or herpes simplex type 2 (HSV-2). As with all viruses, there is no cure for herpes. It is different from other common viral infections because once it is introduced it lives in the body over a lifetime, often without symptoms or with periodic symptoms. This is called "latency." The virus can travel the nerve pathways in a part of the body and hide away, sleeping, in the nerve roots for long periods of time. Even though HSV may not cause "cold sores" or genital signs or symptoms at the moment, it can still cause symptoms later. [more] |
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More Information If you have additional questions about herpes, call the 1) National Herpes Hotline at (919) 361-8488. Trained Health Communication Specialists are available to take calls from 9 am to 7 pm, EST, Monday through Friday. Find information on the National Herpes Resource Center (HRC) here. The National Herpes Hotline (NHH) is operated by ASHA as part of the Herpes Resource Center (HRC). The hotline, which receives over 60,000 calls a year, provides accurate information and appropriate referrals to anyone concerned about herpes. Trained Health Communication Specialists are available to address questions related to transmission, prevention and treatment of herpes simplex virus (HSV). The NHH also provides support for emotional issues surrounding herpes such as self-esteem and partner communication. The hotline is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., ET, Monday through Friday. |
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People age 60 and older should be vaccinated against shingles, or herpes zoster, a condition often marked by debilitating chronic pain, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended today. - Reporter's Notebook: Al Giordano (The Narco News Bulletin)
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By targeting a common virus, doctors may be able to extend the lives of patients diagnosed with the most prevalent and deadly type of brain tumor. A type of herpes virus called human cytomegalovirus (CMV) is found in up to 80 percent of Americans, though the virus normally produces very few clinical symptoms, is dormant, and usually undetectable in most people. - New Artificial Cornea Shows Promise (CBS News)
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