In addition, patient counseling and education are vital. Antiviral treatment decreases the severity and duration of primary genital herpes and of recurrences, and it may be used as a continuous ...

and other conditions that mimic herpes. It's essential to see a healthcare provider for a diagnosis and treatment. Warning: Some of the following images are of genital areas. Early Signs of Herpes ...

For the millions of Americans who suffer from shingles each year, the threat of vision loss has long been a looming concern.

Herpes is not curable, but it is treatable. Antiviral drugs, like Valtrex (valacyclovir) and Zovirax (acyclovir), not only heal herpes sores faster than other options, but they work to prevent ...

Genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections are frequently asymptomatic or undiagnosed, but more than half the US population is seropositive for HSV, and about one-fifth are positive for HSV-2.

The proof-of-concept study, which used a CRISPR gene editing tool to change the color of fluorescent viruses, potentially opens the door to a treatment that uses HSV-based gene therapy to cure HSV.

An eye infection (herpes keratitis). Sometimes the herpes simplex virus can spread to one or both eyes. If this happens, you can have pain, light sensitivity, discharge, and a gritty feeling in the ...

If you touch the sores, immediately wash your hands. This helps to prevent the virus from spreading to other parts of your body. If the virus gets in (or near) an eye, it can cause serious problems.

Age, sex, stromal keratitis, and steroid treatment can affect the risk for ocular complications in herpes zoster ophthalmicus.