A 5-gram tube of Zovirax cream runs more than $200. A month’s supply of valacyclovir (500 milligrams) tablets costs between ...

Many people don’t know just how common the virus that causes cold sores is in society. Unfortunately, the news just got worse ...

We already know that the virus behind cold sores, herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), can also infect the brain and the central nervous system, and now a new study sheds more light on how the viral ...

The common cold sore virus, herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), may do more than just cause painful sores—it can invade the ...

Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is normally associated with cold sores – they can be annoying and unsightly, but for ...

Most cases of oral herpes are caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), while genital herpes is commonly caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). Antivirals include oral tablets that are ...

A herpes sore also can change with the stage of infection. Herpes symptoms are caused by one of two herpes simplex viruses, but the symptoms can be mistaken for shingles, aphthous ulcers, drug ...

The drug often goes by its brand name Valtrex. It’s commonly prescribed to patients with herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections, including genital herpes and cold sores, but is also given to people ...

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is extremely common, affecting nearly two-thirds of the world's population, according to the World Health Organization. A fast-dissolving vaginal insert that women would ...

One example of this is the MX protein, which was discovered 60 years ago and restricts a broad range of viruses, including those that cause AIDS and herpes. To date, researchers were unsure how ...

Medically reviewed by Katlein Franca, MD In some ways, the features of a cold sore vs. a pimple on the lip line are very ...

The drug is a weakened form of the cold sore virus - herpes simplex - that has been modified to kill tumours. Larger and longer studies will be needed, but experts say the injection might ...