During these times, our immune system may not be as functional, and dormant viruses such as herpes can start to develop quickly in our bodies. While the prevalence has increased significantly in ...

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 ...

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

Host-Parasite Relation of Herpes Simplex. The clinical pictures that can be caused by this virus in persons who react to their first exposure with illness show a wide variety (Table 2).

Clinical diagnosis of genital herpes is limited in accuracy. First, HSV is only one of several diseases characterized by genital ulcers. More importantly, many persons are unaware that their ...

HSV-2 is transmissible through skin-to-skin contact, which typically requires friction. It stays localized to the area it first transmits and does not travel through the body. HSV-2 transmits more ...

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are on the rise. Herpes, in particular, is one of the most commonly diagnosed STIs, with 1,687 cases notified in 2023, a ccording to the Health Protection ...

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.

During these times, our immune system may not be as functional, and dormant viruses such as herpes can start to develop quickly in our bodies. While the prevalence has increased significantly in ...

During these times, our immune system may not be as functional, and dormant viruses such as herpes can start to develop quickly in our bodies. While the prevalence has increased significantly in ...