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Herpes simplex virus 1 vs. 2: Understanding the difference

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD HSV-1 usually causes oral herpes, while HSV-2 primarily affects the genitals.Herpes often ...

Urgent warning over surge in ‘lifetime STI’ that causes genital itching and 3 other symptoms

ENGLAND is beset by a surge in genital herpes, health chiefs have warned. Almost 29,000 people were diagnosed with the STI ...
Verywell Health on MSN

Herpes on penis and other HSV symptoms in men

Medically reviewed by Steffini Stalos, DO Key Takeaways Herpes on the penis looks like clusters of small, fluid-filled ...
NPR

Genital herpes is a 'forgotten' virus. But that doesn't mean it's gone away.

Genital herpes infections are very common. There are 42 million new infections each year — that averages out to one new person infected each second. While treatments can help with symptoms, there's no ...
Fred Hutch

Reconsidering how to assess HSV-2 vaccine responses

Vaccines are one of the most important medical inventions of modern times that have saved and enhanced innumerable lives around the world. Despite the technological advances in vaccine design and ...
Fred Hutch

Hidden reactivation, active immunity: Mapping the immune response to HSV-2

Herpes simplex virus is a master of bad timing—reappearing briefly, often unnoticed, and just long enough to keep the immune system on its toes. In its genital form, herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2 ...