Herpes

Latest Articles About Herpes
Oral Herpes/Cold Sores vs. Canker Sores: What's the Difference?

Because cold sores and canker sores can look so much alike, and both types of sores are usually seen either on or inside the mouth, it is easy to get the two confused. Cold sores and canker sores are actually two completely different types of conditions, with different causes. Cold sores are caused ... Continue Reading

Oral Herpes/Cold Sores vs. Canker Sores: What's the Difference?

Because cold sores and canker sores can look so much alike, and both types of sores are usually seen either on or inside the mouth, it is easy to get the two confused. Cold sores and canker sores are actually two completely different types of conditions, with different cause ... Continue Reading

Herpes vs. Genital Warts (HPV): How to Tell the Difference

Herpes and genital warts (HPV) are both sexually transmitted diseases that are somewhat similar in nature. They are both caused by viruses that can be spread from person to person through sexual contact. However, the symptoms of each are different and are treated differently. Unfortunately at this t ... Continue Reading

Herpes vs. Genital Warts (HPV): How to Tell the Difference

Herpes and genital warts (HPV) are both sexually transmitted diseases that are somewhat similar in nature. They are both caused by viruses that can be spread from person to person through sexual contact. However, the symptoms of each are different and are treated differently ... Continue Reading

The Real Symptoms of Herpes

Herpes may cause sores around the genitals or around the mouth and lips. Contact a herpes specialist for diagnosis and learn about treatment options. Continue Reading

The Real Symptoms of Herpes

Herpes may cause sores around the genitals or around the mouth and lips. Contact a herpes specialist for diagnosis and learn about treatment options. Continue Reading

Best Advice for Preventing Herpes

One in every five adults is infected by herpes. Herpes can cause sores around the mouth or genitals. Learn the key steps to preventing herpes infection. Continue Reading

Best Advice for Preventing Herpes

One in every five adults is infected by herpes. Herpes can cause sores around the mouth or genitals. Learn the key steps to preventing herpes infection. Continue Reading

Causes of Herpes and How it is Spread

Genital herpes is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases STD, affecting an estimated 25% of the population. Learn the causes and treatments. Continue Reading

Causes of Herpes and How it is Spread

Genital herpes is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases STD, affecting an estimated 25% of the population. Learn the causes and treatments. Continue Reading

What is Herpes?

Most people have heard of herpes but don't fully understand the STD. Learn the causes and risk factors of herpes to prevent the spread of the disease. Continue Reading

What is Herpes?

Most people have heard of herpes but don't fully understand the STD. Learn the causes and risk factors of herpes to prevent the spread of the disease. Continue Reading

Cost of Herpes Treatment

Herpes are painful sores that usually appear around the mouth and lip area (cold sores) or around the genitals. The herpes simplex 1 virus usually causes cold sores around the mouth, while the herpes simplex 2 virus usually causes genital herpes, although both viruses may cause the herpes infection ... Continue Reading

Cost of Herpes Treatment

Herpes are painful sores that usually appear around the mouth and lip area (cold sores) or around the genitals. The herpes simplex 1 virus usually causes cold sores around the mouth, while the herpes simplex 2 virus usually causes genital herpes, although both viruses may ca ... Continue Reading

Can a Pregnant Woman Pass Herpes to Her Child?

Herpes can be of 2 types: the herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) and the HSV-2. The HSV-1 may be transmitted through saliva while HSV-2 can be transmitted through sexual contact. Both types of herpes may cause genital herpes, however, HSV-1 is less likely to cause genital herpes. It may happen that preg ... Continue Reading

Can a Pregnant Woman Pass Herpes to Her Child?

Herpes can be of 2 types: the herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) and the HSV-2. The HSV-1 may be transmitted through saliva while HSV-2 can be transmitted through sexual contact. Both types of herpes may cause genital herpes, however, HSV-1 is less likely to cause genital herpes ... Continue Reading

Can You Get Genital Herpes from a Cold Sore?

Because it is fairly widely known that there are two different strains of the herpes simplex virus, there is often a good deal of confusion about how the two are related, and if in they are closely related at all. While the two strains of the herpes simplex virus- Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 (HSV-1) Continue Reading

Can You Get Genital Herpes from a Cold Sore?

Because it is fairly widely known that there are two different strains of the herpes simplex virus, there is often a good deal of confusion about how the two are related, and if in they are closely related at all. While the two strains of the herpes simplex virus- Herpes Sim ... Continue Reading

How to Avoid Contracting Herpes

Genital herpes is one of the most common STDs. As many as 20% of Americans have genital herpes. Herpes symptoms can be so mild that many people never realize they have the disease. Here's what you should know about genital herpes and how to avoid contracting it yourself. What Herpes Is and How It's ... Continue Reading

How to Avoid Contracting Herpes

Genital herpes is one of the most common STDs. As many as 20% of Americans have genital herpes. Herpes symptoms can be so mild that many people never realize they have the disease. Here's what you should know about genital herpes and how to avoid contracting it yourself. Wha ... Continue Reading