The herpes simplex virus comes in two forms: HSV-1 and HSV-2, causing oral herpes and genital herpes. Learn more about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of these viruses.

A cold sore might seem like a minor nuisance. But behind that tingling lip is one of the world’s most widespread and cunning ...

This risk reduction, while not providing complete protection, represents one of the most effective available interventions for sexually active people with herpes concerned about partner transmission.

Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) mostly causes cold sores or fever blisters. But it can also cause genital herpes. ... From time to time, the virus can become active again.

Herpes is a common virus that is getting a rebrand from University of Southern California researchers who are using it to ...

It’s rare and unlikely for herpes to spread from person to person by sharing a straw, utensils, or glassware. If the person with the virus has an outbreak or active sores, the chances increase ...

The WHO estimate that close to 67% of the world’s population have oral herpes, or HSV-1, and that about 11% have genital herpes, or HSV-2. Learn more here.

We need something new to be proud of. Something big and brave to put us back on the map,’ Graham Henry jokes in a video for ...

Herpes is a common STI that doesn’t usually cause severe health problems. There isn’t a cure, but antiviral medication can help manage symptoms.

It’s not yet clear why herpes presents symptomatically in some and not others, ... HSV2 is somewhat less common, found in approximately 12% of the sexually active, adult population.

Over 800 million people have genital herpes — and in many cases the virus can flare up over a person's lifetime, causing painful symptoms. So why doesn't the world pay more attention?

"To fix our national pride, the solution is obvious: herpes." That was the pitch made by the charity New Zealand Herpes Foundation last October, when it launched a campaign to make the country the ...