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Herpes Simplex Virus 1 vs. Herpes Simplex Virus 2—Understanding the Difference
Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a common—and one of the most confusing—infections. Two ...
Medscape3d
Genital Herpes: Treatment Guidelines
Genital herpes, usually caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), is the ... trimester to prevent transmission to the neonate. Part 1, "Genital Herpes: Recognizing the Problem," addresses ...
Medscape6d
Genital Herpes Infection: Beyond a Clinical Diagnosis
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 ...
From dementia to brain-swelling and ‘kiss of death’ – how the harmless cold sore virus becomes more sinister
THE herpes simplex virus type 1 is best known as the villain behind the dreaded cold sore. When it’s not triggering eruptions ...
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The vaccine that can prevent cold sores
Doctors believe it will offer protection against both oral and genital versions of a ... There are five types of herpes virus, but herpes simplex-1 or HSV-1 and herpes simplex-2, HSV-2, are ...
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How The Cold Sore Virus (That You Probably Have) Silently Invades The Human Brain
Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is normally associated with cold sores ... We know that HSV-1 first infects mucosal ...
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Treatments That Heal Herpes Sores Faster
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 ...
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Shaking off shingles with nanoviricides
These include cold sores (herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1)), genital ulcers (HSV-2), and shingles, caused by varicella zoster virus (VZV), the same virus responsible for chicken pox.