Medical News Today: What causes recurrent cold sores?
Many people have cold sores throughout their lives, but some factors can make it easier for them to recur. Learn about why cold sores recur here. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - March 14, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses Source Type: news

Medical News Today: Lysine for cold sores: Does it work?
Lysine is an amino acid that may help prevent cold sores. Most people get lysine from their diet. In this article, Learn more about whether it is effective and how to use it. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - March 13, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses Source Type: news

Health Tip: Cold Sores 101
-- Cold sores are caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV), a contagious germ. Although some people show no symptoms, others develop unpleasant sores on the mouth or lips. Normally, cold sores will go away on their own within a few weeks. Antiviral... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - March 13, 2019 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Sexually transmitted infections are on the rise. Here ’s what you need to know to protect yourself
UCLA Health Rates of sexually transmitted diseases have risen for the past four years to record highs in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ’slatest analysis. In California, the state health departmentfound that the number of people diagnosed with syphilis, gonorrhea or chlamydia in 2017 was 45 percent higher than five years prior.These sorts of statistics may spark a fear that there ’s little we can do to protect ourselves — but that’s not the full story.Dr. Leena Nathan, an obstetrician/gynecologist at UCLA Health-Westlake Village, consults with people daily about sexu...
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - February 14, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news

Mayo Clinic Q and A: Cold sore virus can 'wake up' after remaining dormant for years
DEAR MAYO CLINIC:?I have had a few cold sore flare-ups over the past few months after years without getting any. What causes them to come back, and what's the best way to treat them? ANSWER:?Cold sores?are caused by the herpes simplex virus. Once you're exposed to the virus, which is typically passed from skin-to-skin contact, [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - February 8, 2019 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

Consumer Health: Treating cold sores
Treating cold sores Cold sores, also called fever blisters, are a common viral infection. They are tiny, fluid-filled blisters on and around your lips, often grouped together in patches. Cold sores generally clear up without treatment in two to four weeks. There are over-the-counter, prescription and alternative medicine treatments that may speed the healing process, [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - January 18, 2019 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

MTN researchers begin safety study of a 90-day vaginal ring containing tenofovir
(Microbicide Trials Network) A vaginal ring designed to protect women against both HIV and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) is being tested in a new study that aims to determine whether its use for three months is safe. The Phase I study, taking place at three U.S. trial sites, is one of two studies evaluating full 90-day use of the ring, which contains an antiretroviral drug called tenofovir, and the first to enroll participants. (Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases)
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - January 16, 2019 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Detection of HSV and VZV by Molecular Methods Detection of HSV and VZV by Molecular Methods
This study compared multiplex nucleic acid amplification tests that detect and differentiate herpes simplex virus and varicella-zoster virus with traditional virologic assays.American Journal of Clinical Pathology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - January 14, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pathology & Lab Medicine Journal Article Source Type: news

Medical News Today: Herpes simplex: Everything you need to know
Herpes simplex is a very common virus that affects billions of people globally. It can cause sores around the mouth or on the genitals and surrounding areas. Learn more about herpes simplex here. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - December 10, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses Source Type: news

Medical News Today: What is herpes esophagitis?
Esophagitis is swelling and irritation of the food pipe, or esophagus. Herpes esophagitis is a type of esophagitis that results from infection with the herpes simplex virus. This condition is rare and usually only occurs in people with a weakened immune system. Learn more here. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - November 22, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology Source Type: news

How to get rid of a cold sore: Take this daily supplement to soothe blisters says Dr Chris
HOW TO get rid of cold sores: A cold sore is a small fluid-filled blister which commonly appears on the face and can sometimes burst and crust over into a scab. Taking a daily supplement can help soothe your painful symptoms, according to Dr Chris Steele. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - October 30, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Could Herpes Virus Help Cause Alzheimer's?
FRIDAY, Oct. 19, 2018 -- There ' s growing evidence that the herpes virus responsible for cold sores also may cause Alzheimer ' s disease, a new research paper contends. It ' s been long known that herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV1) can been found in the... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - October 19, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Medical News Today: Differences between pimples and cold sores
Cold sores and pimples can look similar, but they are two separate conditions. Here, we examine their differences and similarities, including their causes, treatment, and prevention. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - October 16, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news

Veterinary college researcher awarded grant to study herpes simplex virus
(Virginia Tech) HSV1 and HSV2 are highly contagious and incurable. The viruses establish latency in sensory and autonomic neurons (nerve cells), from which they can reactivate to cause recurrent disease, affecting more than 250 million people in the U.S. alone, according to Bertke. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - October 10, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

Cold sore: Avoid eating too much of this food to keep painful blisters at bay
COLD sores are small fluid-filled blisters that can appear anywhere on the face and sometimes they burst and crust over into a scab. They can be unpredictable but there are a number of things you can do to help keep them at bay.   (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - August 26, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news