This is a myth and a really common misconception. (1) that if a mother contracts the herpes virus toward the end of the pregnancy … there is a larger possibility that her baby could be infected. — Dr. Sophocles ROCHESTER, Read More …
The answer is “false.” Lesbians are at risk for the same sexually transmitted infections as heterosexual couples. (1) Sexual transmission of HSV-1 may occur more frequently among lesbians than among heterosexual women. — Dr. Marrazzo ROCHESTER, NY, UNITED STATES, November Read More …
Smileys used in electronic messages and Web pages may be the next step in fighting herpes and other STIs. (1) Herpes prevention strategies include using condoms, suppressive antiviral therapy and disclosure of having herpes to sexual partners. — Dr. Read More …
he National Enquirer claims that Cher is “fading fast” due to infection with the Epstein-Barr Virus. (1) The virus can reactivate in a person who hasn’t shown symptoms for years. — Starpulse.com ROCHESTER, NY, UNITED STATES, November 23, 2015 Read More …
Co-infection with multiple HPV types was detected in high percentages of HPV positive patients. – Acta Dermato-Venereologica (1) Is it possible to be infected with more than one type of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV)? It is actually common to carry more than Read More …
Current treatments for plantar warts, which are caused by HPV, are mostly ineffective. – Journal of Clinical Virology (1) A new study says that most treatments don’t work for plantar warts (1). The most common treatments for plantar warts are liquid-nitrogen Read More …
A survey found that less than 48% of respondents knew that HPV is associated with skin cancer. A survey showed that many people don’t realize that the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) can cause non-melanoma skin cancers in addition to other forms Read More …
A survey found that less than 20% of respondents knew that HPV is associated with Psoriasis. A survey found that many people don’t realize that the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) can cause Psoriasis in addition to genital warts and some forms Read More …
Major studies have shown that women who were vaccinated nevertheless developed cervical cancer. –The Jerusalem Post (1) An article in the Jerusalem Post reported on a recent meeting “in Tel Aviv 10 days ago of 40 leading experts on gynecology, oncology, Read More …
It is especially important to understand the barriers to HPV vaccination for black women. – U.S. News & World Report (1) Many African American women have a negative attitude toward Gardasil and Cervarix, the two available HPV vaccines (1). The reason Read More …