Twenty percent of under-50s worldwide are infected with genital herpes, with 42 million new cases being recorded in 2020 alone.

The rise of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continues to pose threats. The prevalence of one uncurable STI in particular – genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 and 2 – is at a ...

The herpes simplex virus type 1 (oral) or 2 (genital) causes HSV. Transmission occurs through direct contact with affected skin, mucous membranes, or bodily fluids. Factors that increase the ...

Genital herpes simplex virus (HSV ... with a reported history of HSV of unknown type. The woman who already has antibodies to both HSV-1 and HSV-2 at the onset of pregnancy has the least risk ...

Mild traumatic brain injury leads to reactivation of herpes simplex virus type 1, which may promote neurodegeneration and ...

Herpes is a common viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). It’s possible to get herpes symptoms on your buttocks, especially if it’s related to genital herpes (HSV-2 ...

A new study adds more evidence to the link between Alzheimer's disease and the herpes simplex virus-1. The study also ...

confirms the most common cause of genital herpes remains from the type 2 version of the herpes simplex virus (HSV-2). There have been increases in genital herpes from HSV type 1, though this is ...

Advertisement "There are 2 types of herpes simplex virus-type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2)--both of which are highly infectious, incurable and last a lifetime," the release noted. The release ...

The oral herpes virus appears to be linked with Alzheimer’s disease, suggesting that the common infection might play a role ...

Study: Estimated global and regional incidence and prevalence of herpes simplex virus infections ... beyond genital infections. HSV type 1 and type 2 cause lifelong infections with significant ...