HSV-2 causes genital herpes, and neurological complications include aseptic meningitis and recurrent radiculopathy. HSV-2 also causes myelitis in immunocompromised individuals. Typical features of ...

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a common—and one of the most confusing—infections. Two ...

Two different scenarios may occur. The first, known as primary genital herpes, occurs when the patient has no antibodies to HSV-1 or HSV-2. It is expected to present as a severe and prolonged ...

Medically reviewed by Renita White, MD Fact checked by Khara Scheppmann The herpes IgG test is a blood test used to diagnose ...

Male circumcision reduces the acquisition of herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) and the prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, reports a new study. These new data complement previous ...