“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 …
Herpes transmission from mother to baby through lesions on the breast can be fatal. (1) Although most cases of neonatal herpes infection occur due to transmission of genital herpes (HSV-2) to a baby during the birthing process, HSV-1 can also Read More …
People who have the herpes virus lurking in their genes have three times the risk of clogged blood vessels and chest pain. – Webmd.com Scientists have discovered that the herpes virus can integrate itself into the DNA of infected individuals. Read More …
“Vical Inc. said its genital herpes vaccine didn’t meet the primary endpoint in a Phase 1/Phase 2 clinical trial.” (1) – WSJ.com Herpes vaccines have been in the news a lot recently. You see, the public WANTS an effective herpes Read More …
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 …
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 …
The genital herpes virus (HSV-2) infects up to 25 percent of women and 10 percent of men in the USA, and most experience shame and isolation. – The Atlantic Genital herpes infection, usually caused by the HSV-2 virus, has a Read More …
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 …
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 …
Herpes (HSV-1) can cause an inflammation of the gum and mouth – BMJ Case Reports (1) A study showed that the herpes virus can cause an inflammation of the gums, which doctors call herpetic gingivostomatitis (AHGS). Gingivostomatitis is a combination of Read More …