June Newsdesk

HSV testing useful for both doctors and patients
Offering blood tests to detect the presence of the HSV virus benefits both patients and healthcare providers according to new research from Australia.
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Stigma associated with genital herpes is real and impacts on behaviour
The perceived stigma associated with genital herpes can have a profound effect on those who have the condition but it can also influence those who are uninfected, for example by prompting them to change their behaviour in order to avoid the risk of infection. These are the findings of new research from the USA which examines the effects of stigma on genital herpes care-seeking behaviour.
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Vaccine for genital herpes moving closer
A vaccine offering protection against genital herpes in women who are seronegative to both HSV-1 and HSV-2 is in the advanced stages of development. However, it is unlikely that an effective vaccine offering protection for a wider population (ie males and females who are HSV-1 positive) will be developed until we have a better understanding of the way the immune system responds to HSV and in particular, the differences in response between males and females, according to researchers in Australia.
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