Herpes is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections, yet it's surrounded by confusion and misinformation. Many ...

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a devastating infection in the neonatal patient. The incidence of maternal HSV infection and consequent neonatal infection has increased significantly over the last ...

Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have identified a key protein that allows the virus that causes genital herpes to ...

Very early exposure to even a very small dose of herpes simplex virus (HSV) in infant mice can lead to cognitive decline later in life, according to findings from a new Dartmouth-led study, in ...

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New research using US insurance data finds that people with HSV-1 face greater odds of Alzheimer’s disease, and suggests antiviral medications could help lower that risk. Study: Association between ...

Genital herpes infections are very common. There are 42 million new infections each year — that averages out to one new person infected each second. While treatments can help with symptoms, there's no ...

Herpes on the penis looks like clusters of small, fluid-filled blisters. The herpes virus is easily spread through intimate contact during oral, anal, or vaginal sex. Men are half as likely as women ...

A study finds that herpes infection through the nose can lead to anxiety, motor impairment and cognitive issues. The research shows that by exploiting a cellular enzyme, the virus can produce ...