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

In the presence of HSV-1 antibodies, the first episode of HSV-2 infection is usually milder. The second scenario constitutes recurrent episodes that typically last 7-10 days, and symptoms are less ...

Asymptomatic herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) infection is well described, but its natural history and relative transmissibility remain unclear. In this prospective study, researchers evaluated ...

THE herpes simplex virus type 1 is best known as the villain behind the dreaded cold sore. When it’s not triggering eruptions ...

They are caused by two related but distinct viruses—type 1 (HSV-1) which more commonly causes infections around the mouth and occurs in up to 80-90% of older adults, and type 2 (HSV-2 ...

The researchers have evaluated the effectiveness of the assay using herpes simplex virus (HSV-2), respiratory syncytial virus ...

Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), the cause of the common cold sore ... COLD6-OSM1 module senses chilling for cold ...

A new method that can rapidly determine whether a virus is infectious or non-infectious could revolutionize the response to future pandemics. Genital herpes infections and their related ...

GSK has abandoned its clinical-stage vaccine for herpes simplex virus (HSV) after a disappointing phase 1/2 trial, ceding the ground to mRNA shots in development at Moderna and BioNTech.