Antiherpetic Medications May Reduce Risk for Dementia
Patients with herpes simplex virus infections may have a 2.56-fold increased risk for developing dementia, and using antiherpetic medications may decrease dementia risk.
Herpes Simplex Virus
CDC Reports on Latest Estimates of HSV-1, HSV-2 Prevalence in the United States
CDC publishes the latest estimates of HSV-1, HSV-2 prevalence in the United States.
Neonatal Herpes Simplex Virus Uncommon After Meningitis Evaluation
Young infants assessed for central nervous system infection rarely have herpes simplex virus.
HSV-2 Infection May Increase Risk of HIV Acquisition
A systematic review analyzed whether infection with HSV-2 increases risk of HIV acquisition.
Herpes Zoster Risk Greatly Increased in Psoriasis
An increased risk of herpes zoster was found in women, elderly patients, and patients with psoriasis.
Novel Vaccine Improves Shedding and Lesion Rates in HSV-2
A randomized trial shows that a candidate HSV-2 vaccine had a favorable safety profile and led to reduced shedding and lesion rates in human participants.
Early Study Shows Great Potential for Genital Herpes Vaccine
The new trivalent vaccine targets 3 different parts of the virus, shutting down its ability to enter cells and to evade detection by the immune system.
USPSTF Recommends Against Routine Serologic Screening for HSV
USPSTF recommends against routine serologic screening for genital herpes simplex virus infection in asymptomatic adolescents and adults.
Pubic Hair Grooming Increases Risk of Contracting STIs
Frequent groomers of pubic hair are 3 to 4 times more likely to contract a STIs.
Therapeutic Vaccine Limits Herpes Simplex Virus 2 Transmission
Researchers found that the 3-dose regimen was as effective as treatment with daily pills.
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