Herpes
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Is There A Cure For Herpes?
Recent news reports suggested that a cure for cold sores might be just beyond the horizon. What the research actually said is cause for herpes hope, but probably not in the next few years.
Recent news reports suggested that a cure for cold sores might be just beyond the horizon. What the research actually said is cause for herpes hope, but probably not in the next few years.
Cold Sores - Oral Herpes - HSV-1
Cold sores are herpes too, so why is it that they are so much less stigmatized than genital herpes? Understand the differences, and similarities, between the two conditions.
Cold sores are herpes too, so why is it that they are so much less stigmatized than genital herpes? Understand the differences, and similarities, between the two conditions.
Does Having Genital Herpes Increase My Risk of Getting HIV?
Genital herpes isn't just a problem in and of itself, it also increases your risk of getting HIV.
Genital herpes isn't just a problem in and of itself, it also increases your risk of getting HIV.
Can Cold Sores Give Me Genital Herpes?
The herpes virus that causes cold sores may prefer to live near your mouth, but that doesn't mean it can't spread to your genitals.
The herpes virus that causes cold sores may prefer to live near your mouth, but that doesn't mean it can't spread to your genitals.
Is there any benefit to treating my herpes if I don't often have symptoms?
Even if you don't ever have herpes outbreaks there may be some benefit to using daily suppressive therapy. This is because even people who have never had an outbreak can transmit the virus to their partner.
Even if you don't ever have herpes outbreaks there may be some benefit to using daily suppressive therapy. This is because even people who have never had an outbreak can transmit the virus to their partner.
Contracting and Treating Herpes (Video)
An excellent video covering the basics of herpes.
An excellent video covering the basics of herpes.
Living With Herpes
Genital herpes is a frightening diagnosis for many people. Society may have exposed them to messages suggesting that people with herpes are dirty or somehow flawed. However, genital herpes is just a disease like any other--a disease, in fact, that affects approximately one in five Americans.
Genital herpes is a frightening diagnosis for many people. Society may have exposed them to messages suggesting that people with herpes are dirty or somehow flawed. However, genital herpes is just a disease like any other--a disease, in fact, that affects approximately one in five Americans.
Genital Herpes (HSV)
Genital and oral herpes are only caused by two of the family of six herpes viruses that can infect humans.
Genital and oral herpes are only caused by two of the family of six herpes viruses that can infect humans.
How Do I Get Tested For Herpes?
It's not always easy to find out whether or not you're infected with herpes.Warning: Photos May Offend Some Viewers
It's not always easy to find out whether or not you're infected with herpes.Warning: Photos May Offend Some Viewers
How is Herpes Treated?
Herpes can be treated, but not cured, with certain anti-viral medications.
Herpes can be treated, but not cured, with certain anti-viral medications.
What Are The Symptoms of Herpes?
The sores associated with herpes infection are very distinctive.
Warning: Photos May Offend Some Viewers
The sores associated with herpes infection are very distinctive.
Warning: Photos May Offend Some Viewers
What Do I Need To Know About Herpes During Pregnancy?
When an infant is infected with herpes, it can be life threatening.
When an infant is infected with herpes, it can be life threatening.