Herpes is a common infection caused by herpes simplex viruses. It can cause painful blisters that come and go, usually around the mouth and genitals. Many people who are infected don’t know it. It’s ...

Get up to speed on herpes simplex virus (HSV-1/HSV-2) epidemiology, novel antibodies, vaccine development, and cure strategies for genital herpes.

Herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2) is periodically shed throughout the human genital tract. Although a high viral load correlates with the development of genital ulcers, shedding also commonly occurs even ...

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 ...

Recurrent herpes simplex labialis, also known as oral herpes, is a condition of the mouth area caused by the herpes simplex virus. It’s a common and contagious condition that spreads easily. According ...

A 24-year-old gravida 1 para 0 woman presented at 27-1/7 weeks’ gestation with preterm labor and spontaneous rupture of membranes for 2 h. Her pregnancy had been uncomplicated to that point, with ...

Herpes simplex is a viral infection that typically affects the mouth, genitals, or anal area. It is contagious and can cause outbreaks of sores and other symptoms. Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a ...