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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A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine reveals that an investigational vaccine protected some women against infection from one of the two types of herpes simplex viruses that cause genital herpes. Leading author Robert Belshe, M.D., director of the Saint Louis University Center for Vaccine Development commented: "There is some very good news in our findings. We were partially ... - New Treatment Available for Painful and Embarrassing Genital Herpes Symptoms Through the Use of Electro Waveform ...
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Horses are exercised at the Eldorado Polo Club during a state-imposed quarantine of the area after a horse at Empire Polo Club tested positive for the equine herpes virus and had to be euthanized. - Getting real about herpes
One in four has it. And it shouldn't be a relationship death sentence. by Melysa Martinez A few weeks ago, a website called Str8Media caused quite the stir on a local and national level after it published statistics by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention which listed the top 15 cities with the worst herpes rates in the country. So which city, you ask, was sitting pretty at No. 1 with ... - Vaccine Fails to Protect Against Herpes Transmission
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