Followup on the Whole ‘Ringworm’ Situation

We have learned from our vet that the virus that caused Maggie’s eye problem is definitely cat herpes, which you never told us. It looks like our other cat has caught herpes from Maggie, too. Since herpes is incurable and manifests in times of stress throughout the life of the cat, it looks like we’ll be dealing with that for the rest of both cat’s lives.

We’ve also discovered that Maggie had ringworm when we got her and has now given it to our other cat, both of us, and four of our friends... read more

Cold Sore Treatment - Grandmas Breakthrough Treatment Leaves Experts Clueless

About 50% to 80% of the American population carries the herpes simplex 1 virus. That is easily more than 100 million Americans that have suffered from unsightly red and painful cold sores at least once in their entire lifetime. Sad to say, even though medical research funds in the tune of millions have been poured into researching and finding a permanent cure for the herpes virus, it has been thus far a wild goose chase...read more

Important Information About VALTREX

VALTREX is for adults with healthy immune systems and is available by prescription only. There is no cure for herpes, and even with treatment, it may be possible to spread herpes. VALTREX may not prevent all recurrences.

If you are taking VALTREX to reduce the risk of spreading genital herpes, always use safer sex practices... read more

Herpes commercials.

They use catchy phrases, like:
"Being careful feels good!"
Yes, but having herpes doesn't.

Why can't the commercials be more realistic?
Why can't just once they have a couple where the guy says "I have herpes" and the girl says "EW, GROSS! WHAT THE FUCK?" read more

Did Derek Jeter Give Jessica Alba Herpes?

I was listening to The Adam Carolla Show this morning and they had a guest on from a gossip website called L.A. Rag Mag. Far be it from me to judge the credibility of the site; all I know is that Carolla had them on, so they must be somewhat legit (or entertaining at the least). Well, their latest report certainly has a strong charge -- that Derek Jeter gave Jessica Alba herpes: read more

A month or so ago...

A month or so ago, my wife went to the gynecologist for her yearly checkup. The usual questions were asked, my wife mentioned her fairly frequent yeast infections, and how for the past few months her usual treatment hasn't worked and wondered if something changed.

Tests were run, the results came back, and my wife has herpes. Now, both of us think that this is odd, since we are both faithful it came as a bit of a shock...read more

Genital Herpes Treatment

HERPES FAQ - What you should know about it when dating
What is Genital Herpes?
Genit*l herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the herpes simplex viruses type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2). Most genital herpes is caused by HSV-2. Most individuals have no or only minimal signs or symptoms from HSV-1 or HSV-2 infection. When signs do occur, they typically appear as one or more blisters on or around the genitals or rectum. The blisters break, leaving tender ulcers (sores) that may take two to four weeks to heal the first time they occur... read more