In people with recurrent herpes, antivirals can be given daily to prevent outbreaks (referred to as prophylactic therapy).

A study using lab-made models of the brain suggests that a herpes virus may be a key link between concussions and dementia risk.

Genital herpes, an STI caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV), is prevalent and commonly transmitted through sexual contact.

Most of the antiviral agents that have been approved, and are currently used in the treatment of virus infections, are targeted at HIV, HBV, herpes simplex ... as a single daily pill, [3] which ...

2003). A double-blind placebo controlled study also demonstrated that alpine athletes considerably de creased the incidence of herpes labialis with daily antiviral therapy (Spruance, Hamill ...

A recent study by Tufts and Oxford universities reveals that head trauma can activate dormant herpes viruses in the brain, causing inflammation and ac ...