Herpes - The Body

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
Herpes Zoster (Shingles) (December 8, 2008)
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From AIDS InfoNet
Genital Herpes Fact Sheet (July 24, 2007)
From U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
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

Prevention

U.S. FDA Approves Herpes Treatment Valacyclovir for Prevention Use as Well (September 2, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
High Herpes Rate Found in Metro Atlanta (August 1, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Missouri: Joyner-Kersee Supports University's Efforts to Create Herpes Vaccine (July 14, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Depo-Provera May Increase Herpes Risk in Mice (May 2, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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

News/Research

Seroprevalence and Risk Factors for Herpes Simplex Virus Infection in a Population of HIV-Infected Patients in Canada (May 18, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Male Circumcision Reduces Risk of Genital Herpes and HPV Infection, but Not Syphilis (March 25, 2009)
From U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Acyclovir: The Next New HIV Drug? (February 10, 2009)
From Project Inform
Herpes Drug Appears to Stop HIV in Coinfected Cells (September 11, 2008)
From aidsmap.com
Survey Finds Genital Herpes Is Common Among New Yorkers (June 9, 2008)
Condoms can protect against infection.
From New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
U.S. Lab Tests for Herpes Often Give False Positives for HSV-2 (September 1, 2005)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Efficacy of Valacyclovir and Acyclovir for Suppression of Herpes Simplex Virus Evaluated (December 2004)
In Infectious Diseases in Corrections Report, from Brown Medical School
Herpes Vaccine for Women Being Tested (January 15, 2004)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention