December Newsdesk

Genital herpes still carries a social stigma
Social stigma of genital herpes is real, measurable and harmful. A concerted effort needs to be taken to change perceptions of the condition and to empower patients with positive messages. These are the findings of a Herpes Stigma Colloquium recently organised by the American Social Health Association (ASHA).
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New approach to preventing cold sores
Once-a-day treatment with the antiviral valaciclovir can help to prevent recurrent cold sores, according to new research.
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Vaccine Trial For Women Hopes to Prevent Spread of Genital Herpes
Over 35 medical centres across the United States are participating in a nationwide efficacy trial of an investigational genital herpes vaccine that may prevent herpes infection in women. The investigational vaccine was well tolerated and appears to have demonstrated clinical benefit in preliminary testing and is now in a further clinical trial in the United States, the Herpevac Trial for Women.
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