Genital Herpes Vaccine Shows Promise in Animal Trials
Two-pronged approach tested on lab monkeys, guinea pigsSource: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Genital Herpes, Immunization (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - January 19, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Genital Herpes Vaccine Shows Promise in Animal Trials
THURSDAY, Jan. 19, 2017 -- A new vaccine for genital herpes could be nearing human clinical trials, researchers say.
The vaccine has proven effective in animals against herpes simplex virus 2, the sexually transmitted virus that causes genital... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - January 19, 2017 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
New genital herpes vaccine candidate provides powerful protection in preclinical tests
(University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine) Approximately 500 million people around the world are infected with the genital herpes virus known as herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV2). A vaccine that could bring an end to this global pandemic is needed desperately, yet no candidate vaccine has ever performed well in clinical trials. Now scientists in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania have shown that a new type of vaccine provides powerful protection in standard guinea pig and monkey models of HSV2 infection. (Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases)
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - January 19, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Don't Routinely Screen Adults, Teens for Genital Herpes
On Dec. 20, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force published a final statement recommending against screening asymptomatic adults and adolescents for genital herpes simplex virus infection using serology. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - December 21, 2016 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
USPSTF: Final Recommendations on Genital Herpes Screening USPSTF: Final Recommendations on Genital Herpes Screening
The USPSTF has released final recommendations on genital herpes screening, which advise against routine screening in asymptomatic individuals, including pregnant women.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines - December 21, 2016 Category: Pathology Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news
Abolish routine herpes tests, health officials say
For a number of reasons, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force concluded blood tests to detect genital herpes cause more harm than good - even in pregnant women and young people. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - December 21, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Abolish routine herpes tests, health officials say: New guidelines declare early detection causes more harm than good
For a number of reasons, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force concluded blood tests to detect genital herpes cause more harm than good - even in pregnant women and young people. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - December 20, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
USPSTF Recommends Against Routine Genital Herpes Screening (FREE)
By Kelly Young
Edited by David G. Fairchild, MD, MPH, and Lorenzo Di Francesco, MD, FACP, FHM
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says that asymptomatic adults and adolescents, including pregnant women, should not be screened for genital herpes-simplex … (Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - December 20, 2016 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Routine Genital Herpes Testing Not Recommended
Early diagnosis won't change course of the STD, which is incurable, advisory panel says (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - December 20, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Routine Testing for Genital Herpes of Little Benefit: U.S. Experts
Early diagnosis won ' t change course of the STD, which is incurable, advisory panel says (Source: Fertility News - Doctors Lounge)
Source: Fertility News - Doctors Lounge - December 20, 2016 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: webmaster at doctorslounge.com Tags: Pediatrics, Reproductive Medicine, Obstetrics, Preventive Medicine, News, Source Type: news
Routine Testing for Genital Herpes of Little Benefit: U.S. Experts
Early diagnosis won't change course of the STD, which is incurable, advisory panel saysSource: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Genital Herpes, Health Screening (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - December 20, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Routine Testing for Genital Herpes of Little Benefit: U.S. Experts
TUESDAY, Dec. 20, 2016 -- Routine blood test screening for genital herpes is not recommended for teens and adults -- including pregnant women -- who don ' t have any signs or symptoms of the sexually transmitted disease (STD), a panel of U.S. health... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - December 20, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Medication may provide greater virus suppression, reduction in lesions for patients with genital herpes
(The JAMA Network Journals) In a study appearing in the Dec. 20 issue of JAMA, Anna Wald, M.D., M.P.H., of the University of Washington& Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, and colleagues compared the medications pritelivir and valacyclovir for reducing genital herpes simplex virus shedding and lesions in persons with recurrent genital herpes. (Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases)
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - December 20, 2016 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Herpes virus linked to most common type of childhood cancer
Congenital cytomegalovirus infection may increase risk of developing acute lymphocytic leukaemia Related items fromOnMedica Cold sore virus could kill cancer New guidelines on managing genital herpes in pregnancy Scientists find genetic signature linked to leukaemia Breastfeeding could cut children ’s leukaemia risk Prophylactic antibiotics help children with leukaemia (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - December 15, 2016 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
