Archive for May, 2008
Thursday, May 29th, 2008
One thing that distinguishes viruses in the herpesvirus family from other types of viruses is something called latency. Herpes simplex and other herpesviruses have a way of creating a small but permanent colony of viral particles inside the body. This colony is often completely inactive – “asleep” – but ...
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Monday, May 26th, 2008
Oral herpes is transmitted through direct contact between the contagious area and broken skin (a cut or break) and mucous membrane tissue (such as the mouth or genitals). Herpes can also be transmitted when there are no symptoms present. There are several days throughout the year when the virus ...
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Friday, May 23rd, 2008
About 50 percent to 80 percent of the adult population in the United States has oral herpes, with as many as 90% having the virus by age 50. Most people contract oral herpes when they are children by receiving a kiss from a friend or relative.
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Thursday, May 22nd, 2008
Herpes is a common and usually mild recurrent skin condition; most infections are unrecognized and undiagnosed. Herpes is caused by a virus: the herpes simplex virus (HSV). HSV is in a family of viruses called herpesviruses. This family includes Epstein-Barr virus (the cause of mono) and the varicella zoster ...
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Tuesday, May 20th, 2008
If your partner is pregnant, and she does not have genital herpes, you can help ensure that the baby remains safe from infection. Find out whether you have genital herpes (see “How can I find out if I have herpes?”). Remember, more than 20% of Americans have genital herpes, ...
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