Relatively little is known about the human T-cell response to herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) in the female genital tract, a major site of heterosexual HSV-2 acquisition, transmission, and ...

COBAS ANALYZER for use with Elecsys HSV-1 IgG and HSV-2 IgG Assays by Roche Roche announced that it has received clearance from the FDA for its IgG Antibody to herpes simplex virus (HSV) types 1 and 2 ...

Anti-herpetic agents reduce recurrence of herpes simplex-2 (HSV-2) symptoms but do not completely block subclinical shedding of virus, even at high doses, researchers reported. In three complementary ...

herpes simplex 1 (HSV-1), which usually causes oral herpes herpes simplex 2 (HSV-2), which usually causes genital herpes Although HSV-1 usually causes oral herpes, it can spread to the genitals ...

An investigational drug with a novel mechanism of action reduced the rate of viral shedding in patients with genital herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2) infection, researchers reported. In a small, ...

Genital herpes is an incurable, chronic infection caused by either one of two herpesviruses: herpes simplex 1 and herpes simplex 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2). Both may be spread through sexual contact.

Serum YKL-40 levels in patients with cervical cancer are elevated compared to patients with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia and healthy controls No significant financial relationships to disclose.

TL;DR: Yes, cold sores are herpes. And yes, they can spread to a the genitals, which means they can become genital herpes. Another important point to note: HSV-1 isn't always confined to the mouth. It ...

What would you do?<BR><BR>Your married for 6 years, got a 5 year old kid. You know that your wife, daughter, and in-laws have Herpes simplex 1.<BR><BR>One day the Mrs. comes home with "lesions" in her ...

A herpes virus that infects humans originated in chimpanzees before it jumped into early human ancestors, according to a new study. Researchers found that herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) infected ...