Varicella-zoster virus causes chickenpox and is a member of the herpes virus group. It is extremely contagious and causes a ...

Dr. Anju Goel, MD, MPH, is a public health consultant and physician with more than 10 years of experience in the California public health system. Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a common—and one ...

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I had barely finished my first semester of college when I found out I had herpes. A high school friend and I wound up taking our friendship a little further, and 20 seconds into the act that would ...

Genital herpes, usually caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), is the most common cause of genital ulceration. The primary episode of genital herpes is generally the most painful.

Considering taking supplements to treat herpes zoster shingles? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of herpes zoster shingles. Follow the links to read ...

OnlyFans content creator Gucci Third Leg is currently under fire after a female TikTok collaborator accused him of transmitting herpes to her. Danae Davis says that she was only 19 at t the time ...

The herpes simplex virus, also known as HSV, is a viral infection that causes genital and oral herpes. Get the details on key signs, diagnosis, and treatment. 7-Question Quiz: Cold Sores 101 ...

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- One year of valacyclovir is beneficial for patients with herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the ...

Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), the same virus that causes chickenpox. After an individual recovers from chickenpox, the virus ...

Alaina Luxmoore is a trustee on the New Zealand Herpes Foundation (NZHF) board, an organisation aiming to make information about the virus accessible to all. Sir Graham Henry, Ashley Bloomfield ...

Sir Graham Henry, Sir Buck Shelford and Sir Ashley Bloomfield are among well-known Kiwis who have teamed up for a campaign for Global Herpes Awareness Day. Sir Ashley Bloomfield is back to ...