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Herpes labialis presents as a blister or cluster of small blisters that appear at the corner or edge of the lips which are painful and reddish purple in color.

Anti-HIV Topical Gel Protects Against Herpes Virus

Anti-HIV Topical Gel Protects Against Herpes Virus

In a recent research work widely used HIV medication tenofovir has been formulated as a topical vaginal gel and tested in a large study of nearly 900 South African women.

First 3D Herpes Infection Model Developed

First 3D Herpes Infection Model Developed

For the first time researchers have developed a 3D herpes infection model - raising hope for the development of effective treatments of the viral infection.

Genital Herpes in Africa More Virulent Than in US

Genital Herpes in Africa More Virulent Than in US

Strains of genital herpes in Africa are far more virulent than those in the United States.

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Genital Herpes Can Spread Without Symptoms: Study

Genital Herpes Can Spread Without Symptoms: Study

Genital herpes can be transmitted even if a person has no symptoms, suggesting a high risk of transmission from people with unrecognized infections of herpes simplex 2, researchers said on Tuesday.

40 Percent of Genital Herpes Sufferers Are Aware of Their Disorder

40 Percent of Genital Herpes Sufferers Are Aware of Their Disorder

Just four out of ten patients with genital herpes actually knew that they had the disorder.

Study Links Herpes Virus to Alzheimer's Disease

Study Links Herpes Virus to Alzheimer's Disease

HSV1, the cause of the common cold sore, persists in a latent form inside nerve cells.

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Researchers Visualize Herpes Virus' Tactical Maneuver

Researchers Visualize Herpes Virus' Tactical Maneuver

For the first time, researchers have developed a 3D picture of a herpes virus protein interacting with a key part of the human cellular machinery, enhancing our understanding of how

Genital Herpes Vaccine for Women Proved Ineffective in Trial

Genital Herpes Vaccine for Women Proved Ineffective in Trial

An experimental vaccine intended to protect women against genital herpes disease proved ineffective in a recent study.

AIDS Drug Could Also Help Prevent Herpes Virus

AIDS Drug Could Also Help Prevent Herpes Virus

A drug approved in 2007 for the treatment of AIDS- raltegravir or Isentress-could also play a role in preventing the herpes virus, found a new study.

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Head and Neck Cancer can be Treated by Herpes Virus

Head and Neck Cancer can be Treated by Herpes Virus

Genetically engineered herpes virus can help successfully cure patients with head and neck cancer, doctors have found.

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Study Links Herpes Virus to Alzheimer's Disease

Study Links Herpes Virus to Alzheimer's Disease

HSV1, the cause of the common cold sore, persists in a latent form inside nerve cells.

Gene Linked To Cold Sore Susceptibility Identified

Gene Linked To Cold Sore Susceptibility Identified

Investigators have identified a human chromosome containing a specific gene associated with susceptibility to herpes simplex labialis (HSL), the common cold sore.