Genital Herpes News & Features
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Genital Herpes Vaccine Promising in Animal Trials
Two-pronged approach tested on lab monkeys, guinea pigs
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Routine Genital Herpes Testing Not Recommended
Early diagnosis won't change course of the STD, which is incurable, advisory panel says
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Shots May Help Prevent Genital Herpes Transmission
Three-shot regimen seems to control lesions as effectively as daily pills, but wider trials needed
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Routine Genital Herpes Screening Not Recommended
Unless someone has symptoms, testing offers little benefit because the sexually transmitted disease has no cure
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Experimental Genital Herpes Drug Shows Promise
Drug lowered viral activity, recurrence of symptoms in study patients
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Herpes Virus Tied to Angina Risk, Study Suggests
But researchers note that only 1 percent of people has the virus strain hidden in their DNA
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U.S. Teens More Vulnerable to Genital Herpes, Study Suggests
They may have lower levels of protective antibodies to the virus than in years past
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Immune Cell Discovery May One Day Lead to Herpes Vaccine: Study
Understanding specialized cells could be key to preventing genital herpes, researchers say
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Herpes Drugs Don't Stop Herpes Spread
People with genital herpes can still infect their sex partners -- even if they are taking anti-herpes drugs that prevent herpes outbreaks.
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Genital Herpes' Silent Spread
The majority of the 16% of Americans infected with the genital herpes virus don't get noticeable sores -- but 10% of the time, they shed enough virus to infect a sex partner.
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CDC: Genital Herpes Rates Still High
One in six Americans between the ages of 14 and 49 have genital herpes and close to 1 in 2 black women are infected, new figures from the CDC reveal.
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Condoms Help Cut Risk of Genital Herpes
Condom use reduces, but does not eliminate, the risk of contracting genital herpes, according to a new review of research.
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Vaginal Treatment Prevents Herpes
Small anti-herpes RNA molecules applied to the vagina protect mice against new herpes infections for 1 week. It's hoped a similar strategy will work for HIV.
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Herpes Often Unknowingly Spread
Young women who don’t know they have the virus that causes genital herpes could be unknowingly fueling the herpes epidemic, new research suggests.
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Half a Billion Have Genital Herpes Virus
Worldwide, 536 million people aged 15-49 are infected with the herpes simplex virus type 2, according to a study published by the World Health Organization.
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Genital Herpes: Stigma Still Strong
Among sexually transmitted diseases, genital herpes is second only to HIV in terms of social stigma, an online poll shows.
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Chamomile Oil May Counter Herpes Virus
The herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), which causes cold sores and can cause genital herpes, may be treatable with chamomile oil.
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Drug May Curb Herpes Virus Shedding
The antiviral drug Famvir may curb the shedding of the herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) in some -- but not all -- genital herpes patients, a new study shows.
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Genital Herpes Virus Rate Drops
Infections with the genital herpes virus are down in the U.S., reversing an upward trend.
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FDA OKs 1-Day Treatment for Herpes
The FDA has approved the drug Famvir as the first and only one-day antiviral treatment for genital herpes and cold sores in people with healthy immune systems.
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Gene May Help Herpes Virus Enter Cells
When the herpes virus enters a cell, it may not have to blast its way into cells. A newly discovered gene may put out the welcome mat for the virus
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Herpes and Oral Sex: Women’s Risks
Vaginal intercourse and receiving oral sex can raise a woman's risk of infection from herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1).
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Oral Sex Raises Women's Genital Herpes Risk
Vaginal intercourse and receiving oral sex can raise a woman's risk of infection from herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1).
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Vaginal Gel Blocks HIV, Herpes
A vaginal gel has strong HIV- and herpes-blocking action even an hour after use.
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