Friday, August 31, 2007

The History of Herpes

The History of Herpes - where did herpes come from?

The herpes virus has been around for a very long time, documented by the ancient Greeks as sores that seemed to 'creep' over the surface of the skin. In fact, the term "herpes" is derived from the Greek word meaning "to creep".

It is also evident that two thousand years ago, Roman Emperor Tiberius attempted to curb an epidemic of herpes labialis (mouth herpes) by outlawing kissing during public ceremonies and rituals...read more

Can you get herpes if...?

Can you get herpes if you live with someone that has Genital herpes and Oral herpes? Some examples are if you drink or eat after them, or even use the bathroom after them?
Answer:
Herpes, whether genital or oral, is not passed by casual contact. You can not get it from sharing a glass, touching the same object or by using the same toilet seat. The herpes virus is contained in the sores. The virus is spread when a sore comes into contact with another person's mucous membranes--genitals, mouth/lips or eyes.
And, if you are referring to oral herpes, cold sores, you are not at risk unless you kiss him/her.
Did you also know that there is not test for herpes unless you have sores and then those sores are cultured? Hence, people can have herpes and not know it unless they have ever had any sores because the virus can be present but may never produce sores. Lastly, what if you were a health care provider? For instance, I am a health care provider at a family planning clinic and many of my patients have herpes--if herpes was transmitted through casual contact as you are concerned than any one in health care would have it, then we would all have it..and we don't because it is sexually transmitted. I believe that when people are fully educated about sexual health we will begin to stop stigmatizing people with STD's.

Herpes

There are two widespread attitudes about herpes:
Herpes does not effect any other part of the body.
There is nothing I can do to keep from having an outbreak.
Both attitudes are wrong!
Remember...
You are not alone. Herpes is estimated to affect some 80 million people in America. At least one in five adults in the United States has genital herpes.
Get more information. The better informed you are about herpes, the easier it will be to manage...read more

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It can be difficult to figure out what the herpes male symptoms actually are if you are uneducated about the disease. However, once the disease is understood, detecting whether or not you are a carrier can be relatively easy.
A good thing to remember is that your herpes male symptoms can begin anywhere from 3 to 7 days after contact with an infected person. Stay highly aware of your sexual partners and when you begin to suffer from symptoms...read more

Know Your Bodybuilding Supplement - L-Lysine

Lysine is an essential amino acid therefore it must be obtained from the diet as the body cannot produce its own. It is an essential building block for all protein in the body and can be found in animal meats, fish, dairy products, legumes and brewer's yeast. It performs many useful functions in the body and has proved to be especially useful in treating herpes and cold sores. Lysine also increases the absorption of calcium so it may help to prevent and treat osteoporosis.read more

The Herpes 2 Virus - What You Need To Know About Genital Herpes

How do you know if you are a carrier of herpes type 2? The more information you have about what the symptoms are, the better you can read the signs. Symptoms of type 2 usually begin with an itching or tingling sensation in the genital region.

Being infected with genital herpes type 2 does not mean that life as you know it will end. However, you will need to be more cautious during any sexual activity. Take note of the word cautiousthis does not mean that sex is out of the question. It is important however, to remember that the virus can be passed even when there is no visible outbreak...read more

Oral Herpes


Herpes, both oral and genital, is caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus. While oral Herpes is caused by HSV-1, genital Herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the HSV-2 virus.The common symptoms for both oral and genital herpes include the appearance of sores on the body.
In oral herpes, they appear on or in the mouth.Most people infected with oral herpes are not even aware of the fact that they have the disease. This is because people usually dont associate these blisters or soars with herpes. These soars usually last for a few weeks and then gradually dry out.Oral herpes is an infectious disease that can spread by touching, kissing, or sexual contact. It is prominent amongst children because they pass on the disease to the non-infected children also...read more

Understanding Male Yeast Prescription Medications

A man can get a yeast infection the following ways: Sexual transmission: Candida can be transmitted between two people by direct contact. A yeast infected woman who has unprotected sex with a man can infect her partner. She could then treat and cure her infection and then get re-infected the next time she has sex with him. If you or your partner has an active infection you should be extra careful to follow the safe sex guidelines until you are sure that both of you are infection free.
There are two prescription drugs that are commonly used to treat male yeast infections. They are...read more

Oral antivirals efficacy for the prevention of genital herpes recurrences

Genital herpes is the most frequent cause of genital ulceration in developed countries. It is a sexually transmitted disease caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 and 2 (most frequently). After a first infection immunity develops but does not fully protect against further episodes (recurrences). Symptomatic recurrent flares occur in 20% to 50% of patients. In these patients, suppressive therapy with oral antiviral agents is usually required. These agents include acyclovir, valacyclovir, and famciclovir...read more

A SILENT EPIDEMIC

If you're black, you have a 40 percent chance of having genital herpes.Still, the fact that such a large percentage of African Americans have genital herpes -- compared with 17 percent of the American adult population as a whole and 12 percent for Mexican Americans -- is remarkable. While herpes is not life-threatening, it is contagious. And it is incurable.
Herpes hides, and many of the people who have it cloak their condition, out of shame or pride. There is no cure for herpes, but there is a cure for denial. It's called the truth. New infection rates, especially among young people, are dropping. With more testing and more awareness, they should drop even more...read more

Thursday, August 30, 2007

How long does it take before herpes comes out if you've only have 1 partner for close to 2 years?

before i got my herpes i noticed that my husband had a small blister on his penis is that where i could have gotten it from? We had only been together for a short time when i got them and it had been close to 2 years prior to that that i had been with someone. i'd like to know if that's a possiblity of where i got them from. and can i ever have a normal sex life again, and since i got them my sexual drive is down could that be the reason?
Answer:
Usually, if you are going to have outbreaks, you get the first one less than a week after you contract the virus. BUT, in unusual cases, you can harbor the virus in your body for years before you have an outbreak or find out you have it. That is why it is nearly impossible to know who gave it to you. No test can ever tell you how long you have had herpes. That is a myth! It probably was your husband, but it is possible it was someone before him, even if it was over two years earlier. If your husband had a small blister, that was probably herpes. If it makes you feel better, you can ask him to have a blood test to see if he has it. BUT, if he does, you still cannot be sure if you gave it to him or he gave it to you. If he doesn't have it, you can be sure you got it from someone else.

Yes, you can have a normal sex life, but it may take a while for the outbreaks and pain to feel better again. Also, if you are married to the man who gave it to you, and plan to stay married, that makes your life a whole lot easier, because you don't have to worry about telling new partners. If you and your husband both have it, you don't have to worry about abstaining between outbreaks or using protection because you cannot reinfect each other.

As for your sex drive... physically, a lowered sex drive is not one of the symptoms of herpes. BUT, most sex drive issues are psychological. Having herpes can be a traumatic experience. You are obviously thinking about it, worrying about, etc. and that is what kills the sex drive! Also, if you are having pain, that is also going to be a turn off. Once you get used to this and have the pain (physical and emotional) under control, you should be fine.

How to Get Rid of Cold Sores

There is the old saying that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and that is very true when it comes to your battle with cold sores. There is really nothing that can be done, from a medical standpoint to deal with the cold sores. Sure there are creams that you can pick up at the drug store, and there are even some prescriptions that you can purchase but these only shorten the length of the cold sores, they do nothing to help to keep them from showing up again. Not to mention that they carry a list of side effects of their own...read more

Zovirax is used to treat herpes infections of the skin, lip, and ...

Zovirax is used to treat herpes infections of the skin, lip, and genitals; herpes zoster (shingles); and chickenpox Oral Zovirax decreases the frequency and severity of recurrent sores, but it is used only by people with severe herpes infections because of possible adverse effects. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
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No Herpes Cure, But Why?

The herpes simplex virus has been aggravating the world since time immemorial. It is indeed a scourge because there is no known herpes cure. Because the virus retreats and hides in the nerves between outbreaks (it then lies dormant), your body has a very hard time dealing with it.

Herpes announces itself in an outbreak of tiny blisters mainly around the genital area which later turn into open sores. After an attack the herpes virus retreats back to the nerve endings and hides, making it difficult to treat or to find a cure...read more

Negative mucosal synergy between herpes simplex type 2 and hiv in the female genital tract

Negative mucosal synergy between herpes simplex type 2 and hiv in the female genital tract
The findings reported here support epidemiologic evidence that infection by Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV2) enhances both HIV susceptibility and subsequent sexual transmission. AIDS (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines) ...read more

Esai Morales Asks To Consolidate Lawsuits With Ex

According to Mazzocchi's lawsuit, Morales knew he had herpes and did not tell her. She was left with "an incurable disease that will have associated medical expenses, pain and discomfort for the rest of her life," the suit states.
Morales and Mazzocchi began their relationship in January 2006 and he moved into her Los Angeles home two months later, the lawsuit states...read more

Wednesday, August 29, 2007

New Poll Suggests Having Herpes Sucks


In case you needed another reason to use a condom, recent polls show that people across the nation are still completely skeeved out by the idea of herpes.

In a report released by CBS news and WebMD, “503 U.S. adults with genital herpes and about 1,400 other adults who said they didn’t have genital herpes” were asked questions regarding the icky yet easily transmittable disease...read more

Says most horses are exposed to Herpes vaccination.

Herpes zoster infection commonly is diagnosed by clinical. Et al Family physicians have good clinical judgment with regard to diagnosing herpes zoster. When vaccinating against strangles and equine herpes virus. Which is what they do in Europe. Up to us to make the right choices. When I went to my health provider for a shingles. Health Problems of Young Horses in Training. Field veterinarian for Fort Dodge Animal Health. Says most horses are exposed to herpes...read more

Shingles Conditions

Rashes could be of different color; they may itch, be painful, be warm, feel bumpy, look dry, have crackles or blisters, swell and annoy. Doctors compare such things as the appearance, whether other signs of diseases exist, and patient's exposure to substances, patient's occupation, and family medical history.
Viral infections include herpes viruses. The viruses could be Herpes simplex or Herpes zoster. Zoster means belt-like. Herpes zoster virus causes shingles. It also causes chickenpox in children. Viral rashes last up to a week. They are usually symmetrical. Patients may have additional signs (coughing, sneezing, nausea, watery itching eyes, etc). Shingles are painful blisters on skin. The virus sits quietly in neural cells for years and flares up when your immunity is down after another disease or cold...read more

What Is Anal Herpes And How Is The Virus Treated Effectively?

Anal herpes is the formation of viral outbreaks in the rectal area. The transmission of has generally the same characteristics of any other form of the herpes virus. The area is infected when contact with a contaminated person is made. Blisters usually develop about two weeks after initial contact.
The blisters develop at the edge of the anus, but it is possible for the outbreaks to spread inside the rectum. In the event that this happens, colitis, the chronic inflammation of the membrane that lines your colon, intestine or bowel, can develop...read more

Ayurveda Approach to Genital Herpes

By Dr. Savitha Suri Dosha theory which help in diagnosis of the diseases. According to ayurveda three doshas or three energetic forces control the activities of the body. These doshas are 1. Vata 2. Pitta 3. Kapha
VATA: The Vata dosha is the most important of the three doshas. It has been said in ayurveda classic books that pitta, Kapha and all other body tissues are considered lame without assistance of VATA...read more

Nine misconceptions about herpes


The number of people with the common cold core, usually present on and around the lips, tends to increase as temperatures drop outside. Indeed, oral herpes is quite common. There is no air of mystery about it. However, an average patient does not seem to be very knowledgeable about the disease.

Below are some of the most typical myths about oral and genital herpes infections...read more

Michael Vick's Latest Confession: A Dog gave me Genital Herpes


Atlanta Georgia. A press conference meant to focus on showing remorse took an ugly turn when Michael Vick veered from his prepared statement. He began by apologizing to his teammates, the league and to all the children who look up to him. Then in a shocking twist, Vick began sobbing and said, "Baby, I'm so sorry. It was the only way we could be together."

"The bitch gave me genital herpes but I still love her." Vick ended the press conference by making sure everyone was clear that his love interest was a female dog thus proving he isn't gay...read more

Matter of mind and body


Last summer's FDA-approved shingles vaccine may have come too late for older adults suffering with the virus. But according to a 2007 UCLA study, an ancient Chinese exercise may keep some men and women from developing shingles by boosting their immune response to the virus.
Nine adults being led through the arm, hand and leg movements that define Tai Chi at a Monday night class in downtown Rutland may not realize that Tai Chi also can build immunity to the shingles virus, even if they receive Zostavax, the shingles vaccine...read more

Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Why does Herpes still cause social stigma?


Genital herpes is very common in the U.S., but for some reason, it's analogous to the childhood "cooties" for many young and older adults still. Why is this?

In a recent poll, adults ranked genital herpes as the second-largest sexually transmitted disease in terms of the stigma is carries. HIV was first. Herpes beat out gonorrhea, mental illness, obesity and even cancer. Herpes?

It's odd that a viral infection that causes little more than cold sores and possible warts carries this much social stigma, but it does according to this poll. If this infection is considered this "taboo," it seems out of place in slot number two if you ask me.

Who is most likely to develop chickenpox?

Studies have concluded that 75% to 90% of the cases of chickenpox were encountered in children aged less than 10. Every year, 10% of those between 5 and 9 years old and 2% of those aged 10 to 14 develop chickenpox every year. All these percents will decrease in a few years, when the young vaccinated children will get older.
It seems that the risk of getting shingles (herpes zoster) is increasing with the age. More rarely, children can get herpes zoster too. 5% of those aged under 15 have developed shingles. It seems that this happens if the child has a weakened immune system or if he had chickenpox before he was one years old...read more

Fever Blister Cure

For many people the popular and effective fever blister cure now is home remedy for fever blister. Why fever blister cure with home remedy be so popular? because many people have experienced that home remedy very helpful to relieve the symptoms, no dangerous side effect, increase your immune system and also prevent the recurrent outbreaks. To understand about the best and effective fever blister cure, lets learn more about fever blister... read more

Herpes Virus Family Facts

To most people the word "herpes" conjures up an image of genital herpes, the incurable virus that is transmitted through sexual contact and causes blisters on the genitals. However herpes is in fact a family of viruses that is extremely widespread and can cause a number of conditions affecting the skin, mouth, eyes, brain or, in rare cases, the whole body...
They are not curable. (However, there are effective treatments that can render the virus dormant, even in genital herpes)
Estimates suggest that nearly 30 million Americans are infected with herpes simplex type 1 (HSV-1) and despite many studies over many years there has been little success in developing either a cure or an effective vaccine...read more

Be Herpes Free

As a naturopath, Herpes is one of the most common reasons people come to me. I have had great results because I understand how Herpes works in the body, what feeds it, what starves it nutritionally, emotionally and topically. Herpes is a virus that needs to be treated on all of these levels. As Herpes essentially lives in the Nervous System, state of mind, state of emotion and state of being is the environment in which Herpes lives...read more

Is There A Genital Herpes Cure & How Can You Best Treat Viral Outbreaks?

When most people find out that they have contracted the virus, their first question is often - Is there a genital herpes cure? The answer is no, there is no known way to cure the virus itself, but because more than three-quarters of the American population is afflicted with some strain of the herpes virus, many studies are being done to find a cure for it. Until the cure for genital herpes is found, a large variety of treatment options are available to help manage outbreaks. Several forms of prescription drugs are available to those with the condition. These prescriptions help to lessen the frequency of outbreaks. They also serve as a temporary cure for genital herpes outbreaks...read more

Herbal Remedies For Cold Sores


Lemon Balm inhibits the spread of a variety of viruses, including the herpes simplex virus. People with cold sores and people with genital herpes found that a cream containing 1 percent lemon balm extract, applied five times per day, eased symptoms and reduced the size of the outbreak, by preventing healthy cells from becoming infected by the virus.

Studies have shown that the Mullein plant helps fight herpes virus. It also soothes irritated skin...read more

Teva Wins Generic Famvir Approval

After receiving tentative approval earlier this summer, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries announced last week that it has won final approval for its generic version of Novartis’ antiviral Famvir.

Teva had said it expected to receive final approval upon the expiration of the mandatory stay of approval associated with generic Famvir (famciclovir) patent litigation...read more

Monday, August 27, 2007

Can you spread/get the herpes 2 virus from using the same bathtub, toilets and so on???

Someone told me that the virus can be spread among other people living in the same home, using the same bathtub & toliet.
Answer:
No.
STDs (including genital herpes) are almost ALWAYS spread by sex or some sort of sexual contact. They can NOT be spread by using a toilet seat after someone. If STDs were able to spread by toilet seats, A LOT more people would have STDs out there!

I have had genital herpes and HPV for over 6 years now. I lived with my parents and brothers most of those 6 years (I contracted both viruses when I was 17). NONE of my family members ever got herpes or HPV from me by using something after me like the toilet or shower. I've also had several other family members and boyfriends (now ex's) use the bathroom after me and NONE of them ever contracted either virus. They are just not spread that way.

Crabs, or pubic lice, may be transmitted an infested toilet seat. However, lice cannot survive away from the human body for longer than 24 hours. So contracting pubic lice from a toilet seat is possible, but it's unlikely.

Are You Suffering From Male Genital Herpes Known as HSV?

If you suspect you are suffering from male genital herpes, the first thing you should do would be to consult your doctor just to make sure you are effectively suffering from male genital herpes and not a rash. In the case you are effectively suffering from male genital herpes then you should at all cost avoid any sexual relations until you actually get rid of it.
You probably already know that male genital herpes is transmitted sexually...read more

Koi Herpes Virus, The Deadly Disease

Koi Herpes Virus short for KHV is a deadly virus , which can cause 80-100 percent mortality in common carp. The first outbreak of Koi Herpes Virus was reported in 1998 and confirmed in 1999 in Israel. Since then, other cases have been confirmed in the United States, Europe and Asia as well.
How do you know your Koi Fish has KHV? You need the assistance of a fish health specialist and a fish disease diagnostic laboratory. There are direct and indirect methods...read more

Genital Herpes With Special Reference To Pregnancy

Primary infections in pregnancy are over diagnosed. Correct classification of gestational genital herpes infections can only be accomplished when clinical evaluation is combined with viral isolation and serologic testing using a type-specific assay. Most severe first clinical episodes of genital herpes infections among women in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy are not primary infections and are not commonly associated with perinatal morbidity.
Most herpes affected babies acquire the virus at the time of delivery. Just 5% of all cases of neonatal (newborn) HSV infection result from transplacental transmission during pregnancy...read more

What Does Genital Herpes Look Like


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Experts say a lack of funds is slowing attempts to find a truly effective vaccine against genital herpes, a sexually transmitted disease that can be devastating for the one in five Americans over 12 who carry the virus...read more

Sweating And Herpes: Greatly Related To Each Other

To some of you who are not familiar with the kinds of sexually transmitted diseases and its symptoms, it may be a surprise to you that sweating and herpes are very much related.
Sweating and herpes are very much related to each other since sweating is a very big part of having herpes. It is also one of the telling signs that you may have the sexually transmitted disease but there are also factors and symptoms that you could watch out for...read more

Information About The Major Ingredients In Other Anti-herpes Drugs!

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Acyclovir during the first five to seven days

Which provides the ability to draw more statistically.

Although the use of these drugs to prevent herpes outbreaks. Their review included clinical trials with a total of. The three agents tested were generally comparable in.
Are suitable treatments for preventing genital herpes. Monitoring patients for the possible emergence of drug. Shingles is caused by the same virus as chickenpox...read more

TA-25 logs biggest gains in nearly 2 weeks

Israel's benchmark index of stock posted the biggest gain in 12 trading days on Sunday with Africa Israel Investments Ltd. and Bank Hapoalim Ltd. pacing the advance.
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. climbed NIS 1.60, or 0.9%, to NIS 173. The world's largest maker of generic drugs got final approval to sell a generic version of Novartis AG's Famvir, a treatment for genital herpes...read more

Saturday, August 25, 2007

Can a cold sore develop into genital herpes?

Lets say you touch a cold sore then your privates, would that develop into genital herpes? I though that cold sores were caused by a different strain of herpes than genital herpes. So is it true or not?
Answer:
Sort of... the kind you normally get on your mouth is Herpes type 1 (HSV1). The kind you normally get on your genitals is Herpes type 2 (HSV2). You can get type 1 on your genitals which would be "genital herpes," but it is still type 1, just in a different location. You can also get type 2 on your mouth, but it is still type 2, just in a different location.

If you develop herpes in a different location than it normally resides, the symptoms tend to be less severe. For instance, type 2 on your mouth is far less likely to reoccur than type 2 on your genitals.

So, yes, touching a "cold sore" (which is really herpes) then touching your genitals can give you herpes on your genitals. Though it wont be the usual genital strain, it can cause the same symptoms.read more

Are children borne from a mother with oral herpes borne with an immunity to the disease?

My daughter-in-law also has oral herpes. She says that my son can't get it because I has it and passed some kind of immunity to him when he was in my womb. Is this true? My son have been married 1 years and still no sign of herpes..... He have always lived with someone who has the problem so he don't have a natural fear of it.

Answer:
No, it doesn't give you an immunity. You can still catch it. However since 80% of the populaiton has it and you grew up with someone with it, chances are you already have it. Most people who have it have no symptoms and don't have a clue they are infected.No, it isn't a big deal, but just be aware catching her cold sores on your mouth isn't bad, but if she gives you oral sex you could catch her herpes on your genitals, even when she has no symptoms. :-)

I Have Herpes and I Am Not Ashamed to Admit That

I contracted herpes over seven years ago and, as many others, I struggled with the emotional issues, the sense of betrayal, and the depression that often accompanies being diagnosed with this incurable virus. Initially I was completely unaware of online support forums, but when I did discover them after two years of struggling on my own, they literally changed my life.

I gradually progressed from ‘lurking’ on the forums (reading messages only), to posting occasionally, to actively posting supportive messages and participating fully in the forums. With time I set up a local group and created a website. From the stories and feedback on the forums, it was obvious that there were many needs and wants currently not capable of being met by the existing online forums...read more

Genital Herpes - How Prevalent Is It And What Should You Do?

Genital herpes is a topic not readily discussed in the course of normal conversation however, if you're aged 25 and over, and are sexually active with multiple partners then it would be wise to be tested for genital herpes.
Why are people reluctant to be tested? Is there are kind of aura of shame with knowing you have genital herpes? Medical experts will tell ou don't be embarrassed; the sooner you have the condition treated the better. Makes sense...read more

UPDATE 1-Teva gets FDA OK for generic of herpes drug Famvir

Israel's Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd said U.S. health regulators granted marketing approval for its generic version of Novartis AG's genital herpes drug Famvir. However, Teva said it has agreed not to launch the generic until the conclusion of the Sept. 5 hearing of a patent infringement lawsuit brought by Novartis.

The generic drugmaker said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has awarded it a 180-day marketing exclusivity as it is the first company to apply for the generic version containing a paragraph IV certification...read more

Genital Herpes: Stigma Still Strong

Genital herpes is common but it still carries a big social stigma, an online poll shows.

The poll included 503 U.S. adults with genital herpes and about 1,400 other adults who said they didn't have genital herpes.

Among genital herpes patients, 39% said they were troubled by societal stigma about genital herpes. Far more genital herpes patients -- 75% -- were troubled by bothersome symptoms of genital herpes outbreaks.

Most people without genital herpes said they would avoid having a relationship with someone who has genital herpes and break up with a partner who had genital herpes...read more

Does stress trigger herpes?


The major myths surrounding herpes are about how the viral infection is transmitted. Here, we try and clear some misunderstandings
*It is believed that physical and emotional stress can trigger an outbreak of Genital herpes in some people. Stress can compromise your immune system. Getting adequate rest, exercising regularly and eating well are all great ways to reduce stress and strengthen your immune system. Local injuries to the face, lips, eyes or mouth, as through trauma, surgery, or sunburns are well established triggers of recurrent orolabial herpes due to Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 (HSV-1)...read more

Friday, August 24, 2007

The Most Important Herpes Manifestation

There are many different types or variants of the herpes virus family and they all generate some type of eruption or herpes outbreak of sores or lesions.
The herpes family is domineered by two herpes family strains in the main. The first we will discusss is the HSV 1 strain that attacks the mouth both inside and out.The other dominant member of the herpes family is the herpes simplex 2 virus which is also referred to as HSV 2.
Not many are aware of the fact that although HSV 1 causes mainly herpes of the mouth, it can also easily be spread to the genitals through oral sexual activity. HSV 2 is passed through some form of sexual intercourse...read more

Why Everyone Needs A Blood Test For Herpes

I have herpes, don’t you?

You don’t?

Are you sure?

I wouldn’t be so sure if I were you.

Unless you have had a recent type-specific blood test to test for the presence of herpes simplex antibodies you cannot say with any certainty that you don’t have herpes.

You think that only 20% of the population has herpes?

Think again.

You may have heard that one out of every five people has herpes, but that number is untrue and a distortion of the facts. The truth is that at least 60% of the adult population has herpes...read more

Genital Warts - An Update

Genital warts (also known as ano-genital warts, Condyloma, Condylomata acuminate, or venereal warts) are highly contagious. They are transmitted during sexual intercourse and caused by some strains of human papillomavirus (HPV) affecting both men and women.
Genital warts are transmitted primarily by sexual intimacy, and the probability of infection increases in relation to the number of sexual partners. Smoking, oral contraceptives, multiple sex partners, and early coital age are risk factors for acquiring genital warts...read more

Genital Herpes - Natural and Alternative Treatment Remedies

TOPICAL TREATMENT OPTIONS While there is no cure for genital herpes, many holistic treatment resources and studies have shown that naturally occurring plants and foods are effective at managing herpes outbreaks: - bee honey - Prunella Vulgaris herb - Tea Tree oil - Lemon Balm - Aloe Vera - Eucalyptus - red marine algae SOOTHING THE PAIN During an outbreak the following daily practices will help soothe the pain and inflammation of the outbreak: - warm sitz bathes 3 - 4 times a day (sitting in a bath with your knees up) - use a hair dryer to dry the areas with outbreaks - wear loose fitting cotton underwear that is absorbent - to reduce inflammation and swelling take aspirin or ibuprofen DIET HELPERS There are several foods that researches have discovered in certain studies that have a beneficial effect on reducing the number of outbreaks people will have over time...read more

CHICKEN POX


Chickenpox is caused by a virus called varicella zoster. Anyone can get chickenpox but it mainly affects children. Chickenpox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, also known as human herpes virus 3, one of the eight herpes viruses known to affect humans.
To prevent from children from chicken pox, doctors recommend chickenpox vaccine when they are 12 to 15 months old and a booster shot at 4 to 6 years old.

HOME REMEDIES:

Using Brown Vinegar...read more

The Latest Genital Herpes Treatments

There is no current cure for genital herpes. However, for millions of people with genital herpes, there is a treatment that is proven to dramatically decrease the number of outbreaks a person gets. This latest genital herpes treatment is Valtrex. While Valtrex is certainly one of the latest genital herpes treatments to hit the mainstream, it is not the only medication available.
What are the Side Effects?...read more

acyclovir Patients with renal impairment need dosage adjustments.

Patients should consult with their physician if any adverse reactions occurs, also if they become pregnant or intend to become pregnant, they intend to breastfeed while taking orally administered Acyclovir, or they have any other questions. Herpes Zoster: There are no data on treatment initiated more than 72 hours after onset of the zoster rash. Patients should be advised to initiate treatment as soon as possible after a diagnosis of herpes zoster.
Genital Herpes Infections: Acyclovir is not a cure for genital herpes...read more

Home Remedy for Herpes - Cold Sore Symptom

A few ideas on home remedy for herpes treatmentsthat are effective and will stop the outbreaklength of time are available. For those of you who suffer from cold sores (herpes) then you will be familiar with the discomfort and painful blisters that an outbreak brings to you.
1. Lemon Balm - This has antiviral properties and will help to reduce the healing time to around 5 days. It has also been found that it helps to reduce the frequency of new outbreaks occuring. 2. Warm Tea Bags - Press a warm tea bag against the blister can help to bring much needed pain relieve to a sufferer...read more

Dealing with Herpes

As sufferer of herpes, one will have pain and discomfort. Although there is no herpes cure at the moment, here are some home remedy for herpes that can be applied to relief the unwanted effect of this condition.

Using ice Try applying ice to herpes sores when they appear, as you can prevent them from growing big.

Use a blow dryer You can use a blow dryer to dry out moist blisters. However, take caution not to use the blow dryer for too long or too high temperature or else you might hurt or burn your skin...read more

Fever Blister Cure

What cause fever blister? Fever blister is called is called cold sore; herpes oral; herpes labialis. It caused by infection of herpes simplex virus type 1. It is a contagious virus, that means the virus can spread to other people even to the part of our body. Symptoms of Fever blister start with itching, soreness and tingling in a day or two, after that appears small, red and painful blisters and usually located on the skin of the lips, mouth, and face.
The virus can spread by direct contact (kiss, oral sex, after touch the blister you touch your eye or genital), share items such towel, toothbrush, glass, and other...read more

Are You Suffering From Male Genital Herpes Known as HSV?

If you suspect you are suffering from male genital herpes, the first thing you should do would be to consult your doctor just to make sure you are effectively suffering from male genital herpes and not a rash.
You probably already know that male genital herpes is transmitted sexually. Whether its anal, oral or vaginal sex the chances to infect your partner are huge. So avoiding sex during this period is a must...read more

Thursday, August 23, 2007

Over The Counter Treatments For Herpes

Don't worry about it, I think all is well. We have many irons in the fire, and we've spread out our risk sufficiently. Buying and selling Over The Counter Treatments For Herpes, according to , is as easy as 1-2-3. Mcwhorter Sknerski is profoundly knowledgable in this Over The Counter Treatments For Herpes area. When I mean profoundly, I mean extraordinarily gifted. Schwuchow Marz has a resume as long as the Great Wall of China and awards to boot.
"Ethics and morality of Over The Counter Treatments For Herpes cannot be disregarded," said Edey Alward, a writer and scholar in the community...read more

Is It Herpes, Or Something Else?

If you've been diagnosed with genital herpes, your inclination may be to write off every itchy, burning sensation, every lesion on the genitals as a herpes symptom. And while often times the symptoms do indicate herpes, this isn't always the case.

I've often seen patients come in with skin abcesses in the groin - often related to ingrown hairs - that are caused by bacterial infection and NOT herpes...read more

Medications Used To Treat Herpes Simplex


Clinical Presentation
Cutaneous infection with Herpesvirus hominis (HSV 1 and HSV 2) results in the appearance of small vesicles of uniform size and shape. Two clinical patterns are commonly seen, herpes labialis and herpes genitalis...
Uncommon Clinical Presentations
In children, initial exposure to herpesvirus occasionally results in widespread oral and genital lesions with fever and malaise. This syndrome of primary herpes infection is, fortunately, rather rare....read more

Famvir


Famvir is an oral antiviral prescription medication that is prescribed for...
How Taken
Famvir can be prescribed in one of three ways:
-Episodic treatment: your doctor treats an outbreak of genital herpes as it occurs. The usual dose of Famvir is one 125-mg pill, twice a day, for 5 days...
Famvir can be taken with or without food.
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Top 5 Cold Sore Stages You Want To Avoid

Nearly a third of all who are infected with these herpes simplex viruses will never experience the active cold sore stages mentioned next. A blood test would be the only way of knowing if they carry this virus, or its anti-bodies.
THE 5 ACTIVE COLD SORE STAGES YOU SHOULD AVOID:
1. PRODROME ...
2. INFLAMMATION and PRE-SORE ...
3. OPEN SORE ...
4. CRUST AND SCAB ...
5. POST SCAB AND FINAL HEALING ...
These stages and symptoms occur over a period of about three to four weeks, depending on your current health level, stress, and the care you apply...read more

Valtrex is indicated for the treatment of herpes

Valtrex is indicated for the treatment of herpes zoster (shingles), for the treatment or suppression of genital herpes in immunocompetent individuals and for the suppression of recurrent genital herpes in HIV-infected individuals is also indicated for the treatment of cold sores.
How to intake...read more

What is genital herpes?

Genital herpes, also commonly called “herpes,” is a viral infection by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) that is transmitted through intimate contact with the mucous-covered linings of the mouth or the vagina or the genital skin. The virus enters the linings or skin through microscopic tears. Once inside, the virus travels to the nerve roots near the spinal cord and settles there permanently.

It is estimated that as many as 50 million persons in the United States are infected with genital HSV. Genital herpes is spread only by direct person-to-person contact...read more

Wednesday, August 22, 2007

National News Briefs; A 3d Herpes Drug To Suppress Symptoms

Researchers Offer Hope for a Genital Herpes Vaccine for Women
American researchers reported that tests of a vaccine for genital herpes appeared to offer hope that it might be successful in women.
Genital Herpes Declined 17%, Surveys Show
The prevalence of genital herpes has declined significantly in this country in recent years, health officials said, but syphilis cases continue to rise... read more

What is Oral & Genital Herpes?

There are two types of herpes infections, oral herpes and genital herpes; both are contagious. The most insidious fact about herpes is that it can be an invisible virus;?it is possible for a person to have and to spread either type of herpes virus and not even know that he or she has herpes.
There is no known cure for either type of herpes; it is permanent, but not always active. A person with oral herpes or genital herpes may have one or several outbreaks in his or her life...read more

Cold Sore Remedy To Help Prevent An Outbreak

How many times have you felt that tingling feeling on the side of your lip, and knew what was coming? That's right, another cold sore is forming.
So, you wait for the sore to turn red and start to puff out and then water fills it out even more. Yikes, what a miserable feeling. Yet for those who suffer from the herpes simplex virus, that is reality.
Is there a cold sore remedy that will help? Here's a look at some of the more popular ones...read more

Herpes Cure? What's That?

The herpes virus has been tormenting the world since time immemorial. It is indeed a scourge as it has no known herpes cure. Becuase herpes withdraws and hides in the nerves between outbreaks (it then lies dormant), it is virtually impossible for your body to fight it.
We know there is no herpes cure available, there are medications that can help suppress the herpes virus and also natural creams and lotions that will kill the virus on contact...read more

Cold Sore Treatments You Need To Know

Cold sore treatments are essentially categorized into two broad groups, over-the-counter (OTC) medications and creams, and home cold sore remedies. In this article, we will look at OTC medications as well as home remedies for cold sores available for our use.
As mentioned, such a form of cold sore treatment is primarily intended to alleviate the pain, itchiness and discomfort to the sufferer. There are others that have antiviral and antibiotic properties that inhibit the cold sore lesion development and accelerate the healing process...read more

All about eczema


There are many skin problems that can affect us and eczema is one of them. The severity of this condition can vary from a type of eczema to another and from person to person. This word, eczema come from Greek and can be translated as to boil. This skin condition, eczema can look very ugly, but a good thing to know about is it is that eczema is not contagious.
Like in any disease, eczema has its symptoms as well. The main eczema symptoms are a red, dry and inflamated skin. The main characteristic of eczema is itching. In the areas affected by eczema you can also see small blisters, filled with fluid that can become crusted in time...read more

What causes chickenpox ?

How much do you know about the chickenpox?
Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease, caused by a virus which belongs to the herpes family. This virus is known as varicella-zoster virus and also as the Herpes Zoster virus. Not only chickenpox is produced by it but shingles is too.

Chickenpox occurs mostly during the end of the winter and the beginning of the spring. It generally affects children aged from 2 to 8 and can take the form of epidemics...read more

Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Is Vaginal Herpes...Kooties?

Does having vaginal herpes suddenly change the real you? Do you become less beautiful? Less Intelligent? Do all your former accomplishments become meaningless? Of Course not!
The more we allow Vaginal Herpes to stay in the dark, the more we stay in that mindset of the little girl......the more we lose control. When you turn the light on...darkness flees. When you grow up....you're suppose to be a little smarter, a little stronger and a whole lot braver.read more

Sexually Transmitted Diseases Herpes


Next to Ned Roden, who is considered by most to be the authority on Sexually Transmitted Diseases Herpes history and development, Mabery Zinck also weighs in as an expert and worthy of serious consideration. The attendance at this year's annual Sexually Transmitted Diseases Herpes gathering is set to eclipse that of last year's by nearly 50%. Lysen Valek, program director, stated: "I'm very pleased with the quality and quantity of this year's Sexually Transmitted Diseases Herpes exhibition, which promises to be the best one yet. Thousands of members of the public are expected to attend, and they will enjoy the collections of nearly 150 of the Sexually Transmitted Diseases Herpes field's most renowned historians. Sexually Transmitted Diseases Herpes exhibits, running the gambit of common specimens and extreme rarities, will be hosted by the www.fedbizopps.gov Insitute and Sexually Transmitted Diseases Herpes Research Center...read more

About Time That Herpes Came in Handy


As everyone already knows, Michael Vick has agreed to a plea deal which will send him to jail for over a year, but Vick won’t be going to jail alone. While he may be losing the respect of all his peers, Vick’s got one friend that will never leave him, Ron Mexico, aka his herpes.
Herpes is a lot like that embarrassing (and itchy) friend that you avoid as much as possible. Even though you don’t like them you know that, when shit goes down, they’ve got your back. Vick’s always been embarrassed of his herpes, he used to keep it a secret...read more

Acyclovir is used to treat herpes infections of the skin,


Acyclovir is used to treat herpes infections of the skin, lip, and genitals; herpes shingles; and chickenpox. It does not cure herpes infections but decreases pain and itching and promotes healing. Sometimes acyclovir is given to help prevent the infection from coming back. Acyclovir also treats shingles and chickenpox infections. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information...read more

Herpes Zoster(Shingles)

Definition:
Shingles (herpes zoster) is a nerve infection caused by the chicken-pox virus. Shingles results from reactivation of the chicken-pox virus that remained in your body since you had chicken pox--perhaps many years ago.
II. Causes:
Herpes zoster (shingles) is caused by the chicken-pox virus.
III. Symptoms...read more

Genital Herpes - Do You Get It If Your Partner Has Cold Sores?

Genital herpes affects many of us. All of us want to protect ourselves. The problem is the anxiety about getting genital herpes if the partner shows no signs, but is a carrier?

The herpes simplex virus has been around for many years and herpes has no cure. The fact that herpes simplex is a virus makes it even more challenging for the medical fraternity to come up with a cure for herpes...read more

Herpes Treatments - What is the Best Treatment to Get Rid of and Control Outbreaks?


What is Herpes and is there an effective herpes treatment?
There is an effective herpes treament available!A Herpes Treatment for outbreaks is possible, this includes a herpes treatment for both genital and oral herpes (HSV1 and HSV2). Controlling future outbreaks is also possible with an effective herpes treatment.
What does herpes look like?...read more

Is there a risk of transmitting HIV, chlamydia or herpes by casual contact?

I found a woman's confusion on the website :
Hi, I am very concerned about me and my 2 year old son.

We are both living with my sister who is having unprotected sex with an HIV-positive man. So far she has been recently pregnant with this mans baby and had and abortion.

I’m mostly concerned about her coming home after 2 days and kissing my son because she never brushes her teeth and I know she has clamidia and herpes simplex.

Answer:
HIV and chlamydia are sexually transmitted infections, and are not spread by casual contact, so your baby is not at risk.

Herpes is also generally a sexually transmitted infection, but can sometimes be passed by casual contact. For example if your sister has a cold sore which she touches and then touches the baby. Brushing her teeth will make no difference but washing her hands will stop this risk...read more

Prognosis and complications of shingles

The rash and pain usually subside within 3 to 5 weeks. There are numerous complications possible, many depending on which dermatome was affected.
Postherpetic neuralgia is pain in a previous shingles zone; this occurs in some 10% of patients (often elderly). Burning, continuous pain responds poorly to analgesics. Depression is almost universal. Treatment is unsatisfactory but there is a trend towards gradual recovery over 2 years. Amitryptyline is commonly used. Methyl-prednisolone intrathecally is sometimes helpful...read more

Dating with Herpes


1 in 5 men and 1 in 4 women are living with herpes. Approximately 50 million Americans have been infected with genital herpes? Do not despair. You are not alone. Herpes treatment, herpes research and many herpes dating services link here are out there to assist you to have a happy and healthy love life. 80-90% of people infected with genital herpes dont even realize they have it, either they have no symptoms or they have failed to recognize the herpes symptoms...read more

Divers blamed for spreading abalone virus


The herpes-like virus, called ganglio-neuritis was first detected at a Portland abalone farm early last year.
Dr. Peter Appleford, of Fisheries Australia says it is a nasty virus.
Dr Appleford says divers must not dive in more than one place without thoroughly washing every single piece of their clothing and equipment, otherwise the deadly disease will continue to destroy the abalone industry...read more

Monday, August 20, 2007

How to Get Rid of Cold Sores

Cold sores also called fever blisters. Cold sores are caused by a viral infection that attacks the skin and nervous system. . They are sometimes confused with impetigo, which usually develops between the nose and upper lip. Fluid that weeps from impetigo is cloudy and honey-colored. Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus, and they're contagious.
Treatment may include topical creams or ointments or sometimes antiviral medicines (such as acyclovir or famciclovir). Treatment may reduce the duration of the cold sores by only 1 to 2 days. Using a medication may shorten the duration of cold sores and decrease your pain...read more

Major Picture Upload


These pics are just some photo ops of Mr. Justin Timberlake out in New York City last week while performing at Madison Square Garden, not once, but twice. Aaaaand, I just thought of something major, maybe it's me just thinking to hard, but it's too important to ignore. Last week, I read that Derek Jeter may have given Jessica Biel herpes and pay close attention to Justin's lips in the photos with the black shirt. He has mouth herpes! I've never seen him with that before, so it just only makes me think...read more

Herpes of milking money from people with drugs that only keep it at Bay.

Anyone working in campus health has seen students in distress upon discovering they have herpes. If you have a baby you can give it to them. And the transfer of allergens onto food. Doctor and the medical advice they may provide.

Not hard to look good when your peers are coke. Woman takes back lover who blinded her. Because the herpes virus persists in the nerve cell for as long as it is alive and nerve cells typically do not reproduce...read more

The Company remains on track to deliver Herpes information zoster.

The herpes zoster vaccine was found to be effective in preventing the occurrence of shingles in percent of adults age and older who participated in placebo. Pharmacokinetic studies indicated that single oral doses of FV. Genotoxicity and phototoxicity studies were also negative. Exceptional ability to rapidly enter cells and quickly inhibit viral. Eyesight as well as cause severe morbidity and mortality mostly in the...read more

Fever Blisters Treatment

Fever blister is called cold sore; herpes oral; herpes labialis. A fever blister is a blister from infection caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 with characterized by itching and soreness in a day or two, before small and painful red blisters appears usually affects on the skin of the lips, mouth, gums, or the skin around the mouth.

And remember you can spread the virus to other parts of your own body such as eye, genital. Thats why important to wash your hand often. There is no cure for fever blisters, but there are several medications and remedies available to treat fever blisters...read more

Herpes Treatment - Treat Herpes

What is genital herpes?
About Herpes Treatment: Genital herpes is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus or HSV. There are twotypes of HSV, and both can cause genital herpes. HSV type 1 most commonly infects the lips, causing sores known as fever blisters or cold sores, but it also can infect the genital area and produce sores. HSV type 2 is the usual cause ofgenital herpes, but it also can infect the mouth. A person who has genital herpes infection can easily pass or transmit the virus to an uninfected person during sex. Herpes infections most commonly occur in the mouth, but can also occur in the genital areas and in the around the eyes...read more

Genital herpes can be cured by homoeopathy

Herpes Genitalis is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV-2) This virus is spread by direct sexual contact as well as skin to skin contact with infected sores of a patient.

I would like to emphases that Genital herpes is not restricted to prostitutes and poor people but can even affect the most affluent of families. Homoeopathy is the only way to cure this infection permanent otherwise it will harass the patient for many many years.read more

Stigma complicates herpes diagnosis.

Are you sitting in a room with four other people right now? If so, take a good look around: According to statistics, at least one of you is infected with the herpes virus.
If you have been diagnosed with herpes, take steps to prevent your infection from spreading to others. If you are experiencing an outbreak, doctors recommend that you do not engage in any sexual activity, as the virus is most contagious at this time.
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Friday, August 17, 2007

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I will not touch dirty clothes without washing my hands

I believe once you become comfortable with how the herpes virus actually works you will be ok. I think knowing your husband’s status and talking to your doctor will really help too.

Remember, don’t worry about herpes on objects outside of the body because the virus simply can not survive on such things. Washing your hands is always a good idea after you go to the bathroom but that’s pretty typical even if you don’t have herpes...read more

Herpes Mouth Symptoms Herpes Of The Mout

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Canker Sores Begone is the sister product to Cold Sores Herpes.


The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on. Acyclovir or any other antiviral drug cannot completely suppress herpes simplex outbreaks. For more information visit Design To Market. Hilton is a whole lot smarter than we think. Herpes virus may actually strengthen immune systems. She was so ill she could barely walk. Disinfecting the entire detention and race paddock areas. Symptoms to determine a virus is the likely culprit in a respiratory infection.

Health care providers can diagnose genital herpes by visual inspection if the outbreak is typical...read more

Cold Sore Remedy To Help Prevent An Outbreak

How many times have you felt that tingling feeling on the side of your lip, and knew what was coming? That's right, another cold sore is forming.

So, you wait for the sore to turn red and start to puff out and then water fills it out even more. Yikes, what a miserable feeling. Yet for those who suffer from the herpes simplex virus, that is reality.

While the herpes simplex virus stays dormant most of the time, there will always be those times when a breakout occurs...read more

Are Cold Sores Dangerous?

Are Cold Sores Dangerous?
Is it something normal not to be crazy worried about it, i'm talking about herpes on the lips, please serious answers!
Although unlikely, they can be! Apart from the soreness of the open wounds and the itching of the scabs, herpes is highly contagious but shouldn't cause serious harm. However, with other illnesses, the herpes could become problematic and cause a serious weakening of the body's immune system thus allowing other, more serious, infections to get out of control... read more

Doctors in the House: Shingles vaccine may be worth cost

Shingles tends to occur more often in patients as they age and their immunity declines. Other causes of immune deficiency, such as cancer chemotherapy, high dose steroids or AIDS can increase the risk of developing shingles.
Many of you are familiar with this disease. It is characterized by a painful red rash that develops blisters within a day or two.If you notice such a rash, see your doctor as soon as possible... read more

AMO Lens Solution Canada: Two Accounts

Not long after I used this solution, I had to be rushed to the hospital/eye doctor because I had a cloudy substance on top of my pupil. After numerous tests, the doctors told me I had herpes in my eye.

They also told me this infection was rare. They had no idea how, at my age, I contracted this infection since I had no adverse history with my eyes... read more

Thursday, August 16, 2007

Herpes zoster - Harvard Gazette: Drug prevents spread of genital herpes

Harvard Gazette: Drug prevents spread of genital herpes
… mice against a nasty strain of herpes virus common in humans. Because this genital virus is an important co-factor … ( Staff photo T.J. Kirkpatrick/Harvard …
Source: www.news.harvard.edu

Famvir (Famciclovir)
From Novartis. Used to treat genital herpes and shingles.
Source: www.famvir.com

Genital Herpes
… do not consider themselves to be at personal risk of contracting genital herpes. … Herpes Information | Herpes Resource | STD Support | Herpes Photo | Herpes …
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Genital Herpes

Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Most people have no or minimal symptoms from HSV-1 or HSV-2 infection. The virus is spread very rarely, if it is thenl, by objects such as a toilet seat or hot tub. When symptoms occurs, they appear as one or more lesions on or around the genitals or rectum.

Herpes is a virus which can be transmitted through sexual contact. Moreover, herpes is most infectious when a person has open sores.Genital herpes spread from person to person. Some patients have harsh symptoms, as many painful sores, but others have mild symptoms... read more

Combat Cold Sores

Cold sores occur just above, below or on the lips and are a member of the Herpes family.
There are some very effective cold sore creams on the market, but if you’d like to treat them with natural solutions, I have one here for you to try, that is far more cost effective and can be put to a multitude of other uses.Geraniums originated in Africa...read more

Woman sues ex-partner for contracting herpes

Cheryl-Ann Pollock said she believed her boyfriend when he told her that the sexually transmitted disease he had was in remission and could not be spread.Her doctor confirmed Pollock’s worst fears: Despite what her boyfriend had told her, she said he had given her herpes.

Last week, Pollock, 49, of Long Beach, filed a lawsuit against her ex in Nassau Supreme Court, charging that the disease he gave her will make it difficult ever to be intimate with a man again...read more

Valtrex information

Valtrex: Drug Uses
Valtrex is indicated for the treatment of herpes zoster (shingles), for the treatment or suppression of genital herpes in immunocompetent individuals and for the suppression of recurrent genital herpes in HIV-infected individuals and is also indicated for the treatment of cold sores (herpes labialis).

Valtrex: Warnings/Precautions
Do not take Valtrex without first talking to your doctor if you are allergic to acyclovir (Zovirax). Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease or immune system problems. You may need a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment with Valtrex. Valtrex is in the FDA pregnancy category B...read more

Health care for someone with herpes

Consumers who are living with herpes need to undergo a lot of doctor’s visits when they get tartan out and having their medicine in synchronise. It can get tall-priced with the common fee of a doctor’s visit to be between $350-500 and that doesn’t consist of any lab work or added medical treatments.
It’s the truth that many who survive with herpes has to treaty with for the rest of their lives, but it’s not a unfavorable mania because they’re acquiring modern and more up to time in rank on treatments that are out there and getting that much faster to decision a cure...read more

Why Me?

So what do I have to offer to herpes community? What can I possibly offer that 20-25% of America who are infected with this can’t - well, I’m a human guinea pig, a scientist, and I’m obsessive compulsive when it comes to herpes. That’s right, I’ve tried it all. I am obsessed, just like everyone else who has this disease. There has not been a day in the last 4 years that I have not thought to myself - “I have herpes - I hate this bug!” ... read more

Wednesday, August 15, 2007

Valacyclovir


To decrease the chance of spreading the virus, avoid sexual intercourse while sores are present. Valacyclovir belongs to a class of medications known as antivirals.Valacyclovir is used to treat cold sores (herpes labialis) and shingles (herpes zoster). If you still have symptoms of infection after you finish the valacyclovir, call your doctor. Bone Marrow Transplant: Do not use Valtrex if you have had a bone marrow transplant...read more

Symptoms found in chicken pox and shingles

Another type of skin disease would be the shingles (Herpes Zoster) attack. Occurring nearly always on adults, we see it developing on one side of the human body and having three identifiable symptoms.

->Prodrome: a cluster of warning symptoms appearing before the outbreak of the infection.

->The infection begins.

->Postherpetic neuralgi a develops...read more

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News Search Results for Genital herpes natural treatments. HPV has nothing to do with the herpes virus. What do genital warts on women look like. Will there ever be a cure for genital herpes. Of the world population currently carries the herpes simplex virus type or. The crust cracks frequently when you move your mouth...read more

Herpes outbreak shuts Canvey Lake

POPULAR Canvey Lake has been declared a no go area for anglers after it emerged fish are being wiped out by a devastating herpes virus.
Tests carried out by experts from the centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science found fish had been infected with koi herpes.
Nearly 400 fish have so far died from the virus, though the disease cannot be passed to humans...read more

Famvir


Famvir is an oral antiviral prescription medication that is prescribed for: treatment of recurrent genital herpes in otherwise healthy patients; suppression of recurrent genital herpes in otherwise healthy patients treatment of recurrent herpes simplex virus infections (genital herpes and cold sores) in HIV-infected patients and herpes zoster (shingles).
How Taken
Famvir can be prescribed in one of three ways:read more

the American Academy of Family Herpes Information Zoster

The recent introduction of the herpes zoster vaccine is a unique use. But for those patients who are good candidates for this vaccine.
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Home Remedy for Herpes - Cold Sore Symptom

Below are a number of home remedy for herpes treatments which have been shown to effectively treat the symptoms as well as the length of the outbreak. However if you are already being prescribed with some form of medication by your doctor then talk to him before you try any of these home remedies and even talk to him if you are not on prescribed medication.
1. Lemon Balm - This has antiviral properties and will help
to reduce the healing time to around 5 days. It has also been found that it helps to reduce the frequency of new outbreaks occuring. 2. Warm Tea Bags - Press a warm tea bag against the blister can help to bring much needed pain relieve to a sufferer. 3. Witch Hazel - This has been proven to help relieve the painful symptoms which are associated with herpes... read more

Researchers Identify How Herpes Proteins Attack Cells

Newswise — A team of University of Kentucky researchers has identified the roles that herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) proteins play during the invasion of cells and the formation of skin lesions known as cold sores and fever blisters.

The findings advance existing understanding of how HSV-1 attacks cells. Geraghty’s earlier work had identified how a protein, Nectin-1, that is important for skin adhesion, is targeted by an HSV-1 protein, called "gD," that affixes itself to Nectin-1...read more

MEDICAL ADVICE

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: In 2003 I was diagnosed with genital herpes. Can I still have kids? Before I got the infection, I had a little baby boy. I know this disease is not curable, but I still want more children. Is that possible? -- G.

A: Certainly it's possible for you to have more, healthy children. Genital herpes rarely produces infertility.

The herpes virus cannot be eliminated from the body, but it can be controlled.read more

Veterinary Center Receives Equine Research Grant

STILLWATER— The OSU Center for Veterinary Health Sciences reports that Dr. Lara Maxwell, Assistant Professor of Physiological Sciences, has received a grant from Grayson Jockey Club to study the efficacy of an antiviral drug to fight Equine Herpes Virus Type I (EHV-1).
“We will test the drug to see whether it protects horses from EHV-1,” says Dr. Maxwell. “This is a two year study, but we hope to have preliminary results by the 2008 meeting of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. If the drug is effective, this project will have far reaching consequences for horse owners and the horse industry.”For more information on the Veterinary Center, visit http://www.cvhs.okstate.edu .read more

Tuesday, August 14, 2007

How to tell your partner

Recently I counseled a young woman who had herpes on how and what to tell her boyfriend of a few years about her condition.

She was terrified. First of all, she had never sought treatment. Until recently, she had been in denial about her condition. Luckily, she was smart enough to always use condoms and she never had intercourse with him when she had an outbreak...read more

No one is Herpes to touch me.

Nearly all humans become infected with multiple herpes virus family members during childhood. Resist the temptation to lick or touch the area while keeping it as dry and clean as possible. Samuels played Ed McMahon to Portis Johnny Carson.
Latex condoms have been used for almost years to guard against pregnancy and more recently have been promoted as protection against AIDS. Or who may have herpes simplex virus. Disease was first discovered by a German scientist named Dr. And some women undergo foot surgery to help them fit into more fashionable shoes. When you throw your herpes medicine in the trash...read more

That time has come...

Am i worried? not really..but then again, i never thought id be the one who got herpes from receiving oral sex (thats another long story) but yea i have herpes. i felt dirty, ashamed, slutty. I still do, but Charmer was completely open to it and didn't judge me at all, i damn near felt like rubber when i told him the other night i was so nervous..read more

Zovirax is used to treat herpes infections of the skin

Zovirax is used to treat herpes infections of the skin, lip, and genitals; herpes zoster (shingles); and chickenpox Oral Zovirax decreases the frequency and severity of recurrent sores, but it is used only by people with severe herpes infections because of possible adverse effects. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
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Herpes Zoster Virus

Thanks to the herpes simplex viruses, sharing much genome homology. It is usually spherical and 150-200 nm in diameter. It was developed by Merck, Sharp and Dohme in the 1980s and was offered to the genus Varicellovirus and the subfamily Alphaherpesvirinae, family Herpesviridae. This is the standard and definitive reference for virus taxonomy and nomenclature, compiling data from 500 international experts * Covers over 6000 recognized viruses, organized by family with diagrams of genome organization and virus replication cycle * Provides data on the phylogenic relationships between virus sequences herpes zoster virus (C) herpes zoster virus Inc...read more

Herpes Simplex virus


Herpes simplex virus - The herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a virus that manifests itself in two common viral infections, each marked by painful, watery blisters in the skin or mucous membranes (such as the mouth or lips) or on the genitals. The disease is contagious, particularly during an outbreak, and is incurable.

Herpes virus - In colloquial use, herpes virus refers to the herpes simplex virus, particularly when transmitted sexually. In scientific use, herpesvirus (without the space) refers to a virus of the taxonomic family herpesviridae...read more

Oregon State to hold horse virus talk

A highly contagious horse disease has put some Oregonians in a near-panic about their steeds’ welfare, but Oregon State University is having a seminar Wednesday to dispel misconceptions about equine herpes virus-1.
The virus is not known to have a harmful impact on humans.
Fever, malaise and nasal discharge are common clinical signs.
Equine herpes can be transferred through nasal secretions, and horses nuzzling each other, or nuzzling humans who then touch other horses, can spread the disease. The virus doesn’t last long in the environment, however...read more

Treating Herpes May Lower Incidence of HIV

For women who are infected with both herpes and HIV, treating the former may go a long way in reducing the overall impact of HIV.
A common antiviral medication, valacyclovir (Valtrex), used to treat patients with herpes may help to lower the rate of HIV transmission through sexual intercourse. Moreover, it seems to at least temporarily reduce levels of HIV in the body.
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Woman sues man over herpes transmission

Cheryl-Ann Pollock said she believed her boyfriend when he told her that the sexually transmitted disease he had was in remission and could not be spread.

It was not until a few weeks after he ditched her for his ex-girlfriend that she decided to ask her doctor about it, just to be sure. Her doctor confirmed Pollock's worst fears: Despite what her boyfriend had told her, she said he had given her herpes...read more

Monday, August 13, 2007

Acyclovir Injection: Precautions


if you are using acyclovir to treat genital herpes, you should know that genital herpes can be spread through sexual contact even if you don’t have blisters or other symptoms and possibly even if you are using acyclovir. Talk to your doctor about ways to stop the spread of genital herpes and about whether your partner(s) should receive treatment.
be sure to drink plenty of fluids during your treatment with acyclovir... read more