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The Basics

Herpes Simplex (Cold Sores and Genital Herpes) (May 26, 2009)
A fact sheet on what it is, how it's transmitted, how it's treated and how to prevent it.
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From AIDS InfoNet
Understanding Genital Herpes (April 8, 2009)
From U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Herpes Zoster (Shingles) (December 8, 2008)
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From AIDS InfoNet
Genital Herpes (January 4, 2008)
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From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Herpes Simplex, Mucocutaneous (2006)
A chapter from Clinical Manual for Management of the HIV-Infected Adult.
From AIDS Education & Training Centers National Resource Center
Herpes Zoster/Shingles (2006)
A chapter from Clinical Manual for Management of the HIV-Infected Adult.
From AIDS Education & Training Centers National Resource Center

Herpes and HIV Connection

HIV and Herpes Are Partners in Infectious Crime, Study Finds; Circumcision Can Protect Men From Both (March 16, 2009)
From aidsmap.com
Surprisingly, Acyclovir for HSV-2 Treatment Fails to Curtail HIV Acquisition (February 4, 2008)
A study summary by Connie Celum, M.D.
In 15th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections, from The Body PRO
Herpes Suppression: It All Seemed So Simple (September 2007)
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In HHS Watch, from Community HIV/AIDS Mobilization Project

Treatment

Herpes Simplex Virus Disease (December 17, 2004)
A chapter from "Treating Opportunistic Infections Among HIV-Infected Adults and Adolescents" guidelines.
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In Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Human Herpesvirus-8 Disease (December 17, 2004)
A chapter from "Treating Opportunistic Infections Among HIV-Infected Adults and Adolescents" guidelines.
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In Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Varicella Zoster Virus Disease (December 17, 2004)
A chapter from "Treating Opportunistic Infections Among HIV-Infected Adults and Adolescents" guidelines.
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In Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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