Here's what to know about this common infection. Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the ...

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.

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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.

A new study has uncovered a surprising link between Alzheimer’s disease and Herpes Simplex Virus-1 (HSV-1). Researchers found ...

Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is a known cause of meningoencephalitis, typically in immunocompromised inpatients. We report a ...

Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 (HSV-1) is a common virus that can cause oral and facial lesions, and it has the ability to establish latency in the nervous system. During latency, the virus remains ...

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

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The herpes simplex virus (HSV) impacts millions globally, yet it remains surrounded by stigma and misinformation. Advances in research have expanded our understanding of the virus, leading to ...