In a new study it was revealed that up to 72% of new mothers with HPV transmit the virus to their newborns. – European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology “Vertical transmission of HPV is associated with vaginal Read More …
Research has shown that sun exposure in people infected with oral herpes (HSV-1), may cause a flare up, or outbreak of fever blisters and cold sores. According to MSN.com, “Flare-ups can … occur when someone is under emotional stress, ill with Read More …
Infection with latent Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) may lead to heart disease and heart attacks. – PLoS One Everybody knows that high cholesterol can cause heart disease. Now, studies have shown that viruses can also cause atherosclerosis, the scientific name Read More …
Male patients with GW (genital warts) have higher rates of sexual dysfunction. (1) – The Journal of Sexual Medicine The journal, “Sexually Transmitted Infections” reported in 2008 that: “Psychological effects of GWs (genital warts) have much greater impact on well-being Read More …
Most herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) reactivations in humans are subclinical and associated with rapid expansion and containment of virus. – Nature Latent (sleeping) HSV-2 can wake up and cause a genital herpes outbreak when the numbers of a certain Read More …
The degree of HPV exposure in the family and school class contributes to the development of warts in schoolchildren. (1) – Pediatrics WebMD reports that “…a new Dutch study has found that the most likely way children get infected with Read More …
Certain beauty salon activities could provide a vehicle for transmission of hepatitis and other blood-born pathogens if protective measures are not followed. Hepatitis Monthly reports in a new study that during a haircut, shave, or pedicure, barbers may accidentally expose Read More …
Lung cancer is often insidious, producing no symptoms until the disease is well advanced. – Medscape As a report stated, “Michael Douglas’s announcement that his throat cancer was caused by human papillomavirus, a sexually transmitted disease, has raised awareness about Read More …
The “CDC estimates that there are more than 19.7 million new STIs (STDs) in the United States each year” – CDC Fact Sheet A study noted that some of these new STIs are prevalent, which means that they do not Read More …
HPV in Older Women May Be Due to Reactivation of Virus, Not New Infection – Infectious Diseases Society of America A paper published in The Journal of Adolescent Health in April, 2008 said that HPV infection may decrease with age and Read More …