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 ...

Approximately two-thirds of the world's population under the age of 50 years have oral or genital herpes simplex type 1 (HSV-1) infection, while one in eight have herpes simplex type 2 (HSV-2) ...

While some can be managed with treatment, understanding them is crucial in safeguarding your well-being and that of others. HSV comes in two forms: HSV-1 and HSV-2, both of which are lifelong ...

If you have ever experienced a cold sore, you may be one of the estimated 3.8 billion people worldwide (64%) who are infected with herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). Though the majority of people ...

Medically reviewed by Lauren Schlanger, MD Key Takeways Anal herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus, usually spread through anal sex. Painful blisters appear on the anus during an outbreak and ...

In a recent study published in the Virology Journal, a group of researchers evaluated the antiviral efficacy and therapeutic potential of harmol in treating herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) induced ...