The herpes simplex virus (HSV) could be sneaking into the brain more often ... brain injury caused by viral infections," says Hemant Borase, a UIC biochemist and first author of the study. The study ...

Valacyclovir (the generic for Valtrex) can reduce your symptoms and shorten the amount of time an outbreak lasts. But you ...

Genital herpes, usually the result of an infection with herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), is the most common cause of genital ulceration. The first clinical episode is called primary genital ...

‘There isn’t a cure for herpes, which means you may get outbreaks again in the future. These are often less sever and don’t last as long as the initial outbreak. They can sometimes be triggered when ...

"Herpes can be managed optimally with antiviral oral medications," says Robin Evans, MD, and board-certified dermatologist at Southern CT Dermatology Stamford. "The pills can be taken at the first ...

HSV are large double-stranded DNA viruses that infect more than 90% of the human population and can establish life-long latency in human hosts. 6 Currently, effective FDA approved anti-herpetic ...

Herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) is commonly known for causing blisters and sores. But in some cases, the virus can migrate to the eye or nervous system, causing severe, chronic symptoms. Now, a ...

The increased incidence of herpes flares and development or worsening of viral warts in patients with IBD who receive azathioprine has now been demonstrated for the first time in a prospective study.

Genital Herpes: Recognizing the Problem ... Vesicle progresses to ulcer and crust as in the first-episode infection. However, recurrent attacks tend to be less severe, generally more localized ...