Herpes

Shingles, caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), is treated, like other herpetic condittions, with a group of antivirals which includes valacyclovir, marketed under the brand name Valtrex....

The herpes virus can cause painful sores and blisters around the mouth and the genital area. It can also cause chickenpox and shingles. Acyclovir (Zovirax) is an antiviral medication used to treat...

Acyclovir is an antiviral medication used in the management of herpetic conditions (caused by human herpesviruses), including cold sores. Although antivirals are often not needed in the treatment...

Shingles is a reactivation of the chicken pox virus, herpes zoster. Acyclovir is a drug that treats---thought doesn't cure---herpes viruses, including herpes zoster. When acyclovir is ineffective...

Acyclovir (Zovirax) is an anti-viral medication primarily used to reduce symptoms and promote healing in people who have disorders caused by herpes viruses. It does not cure the diseases but can...

A group of antiviral drugs are used as part of the treatment of shingles (herpes zoster). This is the element of shingles management that directly targets the virus; other treatments manage pain...

Intravenous antiviral therapy is not the most common method of treatment used in the main manifestations of herpetic conditions. However, for some people, especially the immunocompromised (people...

According to the American Social Health Association (ASHA), there are three drugs that have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of genital herpes (HSV-2). In...

Oral herpes is caused most often by the herpes simplex virus, type 1 (HSV-1), though it can also be the result of HSV-2, the virus that causes genital herpes. Oral herpes are also referred to as...

Herpes is a condition that can affect the mouth and also the genitals. Once the virus has been contracted, you are contagious even if symptoms are not obvious. The tricky thing about herpes is the...

There are two different types of herpes. Herpes simplex 1 is also called oral herpes and herpes simplex 2 is called genital herpes. After herpes has been contracted, it is very contagious even if...

Acyclovir is a prescription medication for several conditions (such as herpes, chickenpox, and shingles). The medicine manages herpes simplex and shingles outbreaks, as well as chickenpox....

Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection. It is caused by the herpes simplex virus. Symptoms include painful red bumps that turn into blisters, which eventually break open and crust...

The herpes simplex virus (HSV) is the cause of all herpes viruses. If the virus is located on the mouth area (cold sores), it's usually caused by HSV-I. The genital-area herpes outbreaks are most...

HSV-2 is short for herpes simplex virus type 2. It is a disease that causes sores on the genitals and is normally spread by sexual contact. It can occasionally cause mouth sores and in rare...

Neonatal herpes is a potentially serious viral infection which you can pass on to your baby during birth. It can be transmitted through the placenta as well. If you notice your baby is not well...

Almost everyone is familiar with herpes, a word that strikes fear into the hearts of most sexually-active people around the world. Most people think they know the signs, but there are some less...

While people infected with herpes are asymptomatic the majority of the time, there will be times when they have outbreaks. Such attacks usually appear as blisters around the genitals and anus....

Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex-1 virus and are painful and unattractive. Your doctor can prescribe anti-viral treatments for your cold sores to lessen the amount of time they are present.

Herpes zoster (shingles) is a painful rash caused by varicella zoster virus. In most individuals this is a self-limiting condition. However, it can lead to some complications which can be...