Genital Herpes: WHO Organization Says Two-Thirds of People Under 50 Have Infection; The CBCD Reviews a Report

Two-thirds of the world’s population under 50 have the highly infectious herpes virus. (1) Two-thirds of the world’s population under 50 have the highly infectious herpes virus. (1) Genital herpes sores usually appear as one or more blisters on or Read More …

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 …

The Immune System is Damaged by Binge Drinking

Alcohol in the body causes a temporary, yet significant dip in the efficiency of the immune system. (1) People who binge drink, experience a drop in the number of immune cells shortly after taking their first drink. The actual immune 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 …

HIV Increases Risk of Genital Herpes

The prevalence of HSV-2 (Genital Herpes) shedding and GUD (Genital Ulcer Disease) increases after anti-HIV treatment. – Journal of Infectious Diseases (1) People with HIV are at an increased risk of a genital herpes infection. In fact, the herpes virus “can Read More …

Diabetes Increases Risk of Herpes Zoster

Diabetes has a role in the development of Herpes Zoster outbreaks. – Anales del Sistema sanitario de Navarra Many people do not realize that Diabetes is associated with an impaired immune system. Specifically, a study published in 2008 in the journal Read More …

DNA of Many Viruses Found in Cancer Tumors (Info Supports Theory of Microcompetition)

Viruses like HPV, HBV, and EBV were found in cancerous tumors. – Journal of Virology (1) According to the Microcompetition Theory, the DNA of latent viruses causes cancer. Scientists working in cancer research tend to agree. “The association between infection with Read More …