Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the herpes simplex virus, which also causes cold sores. There are two types of herpes simplex virus, HSV-1 and HSV-2 (and it's ...

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.

Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) is a type of herpes virus. HSV-2 transmission through oral sex alone is rare, though it is possible to acquire the virus through sexual contact. HSV-2 causes ...

A phase 3 study demonstrated that ritlecitinib was effective and well tolerated in patients with alopecia areata and ≥ 25% ...

Learn the difference between cold sores and pimples. Discover how to identify, treat, and prevent these common skin ...

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Some scientists think these changes may be linked to a common virus: herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1), the germ behind cold sores. Herpesviruses — a broader group that also includes the viruses ...

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

A new study has identified a potential link between Alzheimer’s disease and the herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1). The new research also found that tau protein in the brain, considered a hallmark ...

Opens in a new tab or window A study of human brain organoids suggested a complex relationship between herpes simplex virus 1 infection and tau, suggesting that tau phosphorylation may act as an ...

Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the herpes simplex virus, which also causes cold sores. There are two types of herpes simplex virus, HSV-1 and HSV-2 (and it's ...