Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 Contributes Considerably to HIV Acquisition
A substantial number of HIV infections are likely attributable to pre-existing infection with the herpes simplex virus type 2.
Herpes Simplex Virus
Increased Levels of Human Herpesvirus Identified in Alzheimer’s
Disruption of molecular, genetic, clinical networks by human herpesvirus in brains of subjects with AD.
Case Study: Headache, Back Pain, and Fever
A 25-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with a chief complaint of headache, back pain, and fever, while also experiencing some vaginal itching and discharge.
Pritelivir better for treating genital HSV-2 than valacyclovir
HSV shedding was detected in 2.4% of swabs during pritelivir treatment compared with 5.3% during valacyclovir treatment.
USPSTF recommends against routine serologic screening for genital herpes simplex virus
The USPSTF has released a final recommendation against routine serologic screening for genital herpes simplex virus infection.
USPSTF releases statement on genital herpes screening
A Grade D recommendation discourages routine screening in asymptomatic adolescents and adults.
Tenofovir gel reduces risk for genital herpes simplex
Pericoital application of tenofovir gel, previously studied for HIV, linked to reduced risk of herpes infection.
Valacyclovir reduces HIV levels regardless of herpes infection
Valacyclovir reduced HIV-1 levels in patients who did not have the herpes simplex virus 2.
Lysine for treating herpes simplex virus
Despite a less-than-robust efficacy profile, lysine supplementation is a safe and inexpensive remedy to try in patients with recurrent HSV outbreaks.
Derm Dx: Itchy rash on the groin
A patient, aged 65 years, presented with complaints of an itchy rash in her groin. The patient had hypertension and hyperlipidemia and was prescribed several medications including atorvastatin and amlodipine. The patient reported that she was married with three grown children.
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