Here's what to know about this common infection. Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the herpes simplex virus, which also causes cold sores. There are two types of ...

Genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections are frequently asymptomatic or undiagnosed, but more than half the US population is seropositive for HSV, and about one-fifth are positive for HSV-2.

Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) is a type of herpes virus. HSV-2 transmission through oral sex alone is rare, though it is possible to acquire the virus through sexual contact. HSV-2 causes ...

Some scientists think these changes may be linked to a common virus: herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1), the germ behind cold sores. Herpesviruses — a broader group that also includes the viruses ...

HSV and varicella zoster virus (VZV) are common pathogens of skin and mucous membranes and the CNS. Their rapid and accurate diagnosis is essential for their treatment as well as infection control.

Learn the difference between cold sores and pimples. Discover how to identify, treat, and prevent these common skin ...

At Tufts University in Medford, Mass., researchers loaded a tiny 3D model of the human brain into a plastic shell resting atop a spring-loaded platform. Inside this polymer skull, the donut-shaped ...

A new study has identified a potential link between Alzheimer’s disease and the herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1). The new research also found that tau protein in the brain, considered a hallmark ...

Genital herpes, an STI caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV), is prevalent and commonly transmitted through sexual contact. Early diagnosis through tests like PCR and antibody detection can improve ...

Some of these can be potentially harmful, but simply lie dormant within our cells. Herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1), found in over 80% of people, and varicella-zoster virus, found in 95% of people ...

Basal cell carcinomas, the most common form of skin cancer, occur in chronically sun-exposed areas such as the face. Locally ...