Vaccines Against Genital Herpes: Where Are We?
Genital herpes is a venereal disease caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV). Although HSV symptoms can be reduced with antiviral drugs, there is no cure. Moreover, because HSV infected individuals are often unaware of their infection, it is highly likely ...
Heung Kyu Lee, Hyeon Cheol Kim
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Therapeutic mucosal vaccination of herpes simplex virus type 2 infected guinea pigs with an adenovirus-based vaccine expressing the ribonucleotide reductase 2 and glycoprotein D induces local tissue-resident CD4+ and CD8+ TRM cells associated with protection against recurrent genital herpes [PDF]
IntroductionThe reactivation of herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) from latency causes viral shedding that develops into recurrent genital lesions. The role of tissue-resident T cells and the nature of viral antigens associated with protection against ...
Afshana Quadiri +10 more
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O herpes genital é uma doença infectocontagiosa sujeita a recidivas, tendo como agente etiológico duas cepas diferentes do vírus herpes simples (HSV), o tipo 1 (HSV-1) e o tipo 2 (HSV-2). A grande maioria dos casos de herpes genital é causada pelo HSV-2,
Angelo M. Penello +6 more
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Comparison of the Accuracy of HSV1 and HSV2 Antibody Tests with PCR in the Diagnosis of Recurrent Genital Herpes [PDF]
Jia Deng, Yu-Jian Ye, Qiu-Ping Chen, Yi-Jin Zhang, Ji-Feng Liu Department of Dermatology, Hangzhou Third People’s Hospital, Hangzhou, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Ji-Feng Liu, Department of Dermatology, Hangzhou Third People’s Hospital, No ...
Deng J, Ye YJ, Chen QP, Zhang YJ, Liu JF
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Urethral Orifice Genital Herpes Caused by HSV-1 in a Female Patient: A Case Report
. Introduction:. Genital herpes is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections worldwide. Most genital herpes occur on the genitalia, perineum, buttocks, upper thighs, or perianal areas.
Jia-Yi Yang, Xiao-Hui Mo, Xiu-Li Wang
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Genital herpes: modern views and prospects for the treatment [PDF]
The review focuses on the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of herpes viral infection, in particular genital herpes. The current treatment options for recurrent genital herpes are presented. A detailed description of valaciclovir is given.
Aleksey A. Khryanin, German Yu. Knorring
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Os vírus da família Herpesviridae caracterizam-se pela habilidade de se tornarem latentes e produzirem infecções recorrentes. Os vírus herpes simples (HSV) com dois sorotipos distintos, HSV-1 e HSV-2, têm como reservatório natural os seres humanos. [...]
Ledy do Horto dos Santos Oliveira
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This JAMA Insights examines the history, diagnosis, prevention, and stigma of genital herpes infection in the US and explores treatments such as suppressive therapy.
Christine, Johnston, Anna, Wald
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Herpes infection in two young girls – is it indicative of child sexual abuse?
Genital Herpes in a pre-pubertal child raises the suspicion of sexual abuse. Two 12-year-old girls presented with multiple painful blisters in the genital area. with a history of alleged sexual abuse.
N. D. N. A. Mendis +1 more
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Basic principles of management of patients with genital herpes [PDF]
Background. Genital herpes is a chronic recurrent sexually transmitted viral disease. Recurrent genital herpes is a serious medical and psychosocial issue which significantly worsens patients’ quality of life.
Tatiana Yu Pestrikova +3 more
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