How is Blindness Caused by the Herpes Virus?

“Most people are surprised to find out that the herpes virus (HSV-1) can cause serious eye problems.” – WebMD.com The herpes virus (HSV-1) can cause serious eye problems, including blindness. But how does it do this? Medical research shows that Read More …

Shocker: Breastfeeding Can Transmit the Herpes Virus to Your Baby!

Herpes transmission from mother to baby through lesions on the breast can be fatal. (1) – Journal of Human Lactation Although most cases of neonatal herpes infection occur due to transmission of genital herpes (HSV-2) to a baby during the Read More …

Herpes Virus Can Cause Urethritis (Inflammation of the Urethra)

  Non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU), or inflammation of the urethra, is the most common treatable sexually transmitted syndrome in men. – BMC Infectious Diseases A study published on July 29, 2015 noted that the herpes simplex virus may cause inflammation of Read More …

Herpes Outbreaks Determined by Immune Genes?

The medical journal PLoS Pathogens associates a “genetic mutation and the clinical severity of recurrent cases of HSV-1 infection (cold sores).” (1) Cold sores are blisters that appear on and around the lips. They are caused by the herpes simplex Read More …

Acyclovir is Losing Effectiveness

Natural products have the potential to result in a comprehensive, anti-herpes therapy. – RSC Advances (1) Drugs like acyclovir (ACV) are the standard treatment against the herpes virus (HSV) (1). However, more and more strains of the herpes virus have Read More …