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Deadly Rugby Virus Spreads In Sumo Wrestlers
Rugby players may get more
than just the ball out of a
scrum -- herpes virus can
cause a skin disease called
"scrumpox" and it spreads
through physical contact.
... > full story
Herpes Virus Can Be Used As Nanomachines For Cancer Treatment
Herpes viruses, though not
life-threatening, are
usually considered to be
embarrassing and annoying.
Researchers have now found a
way to use the virus to
... > full story
Research Holds Promise For Herpes Vaccine
A study by a Montana State
University researcher
suggests a new avenue for
developing a vaccine against
genital herpes and other
diseases caused by herpes
simplex viruses. ... > full story
Infected for life: How the Herpes Simplex Virus Uses MicroRNA to Hide Out in Cells
Researchers at the
University of Pennsylvania
School of Medicine have
discovered part of the
reason why cold sores,
... > full story
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Keeping Herpes Infection In Check: Researchers Describe Immune System Strategies
October 9, 2008 — Herpes simplex virus type I can cause bouts of cold sores, blindness and potentially lethal encephalitis when it reawakens from a quiescent state in the nerve cells it infects. To prevent these ... > full story -
Help From Herpes? Coinfection Induces Acyclovir To Inhibit HIV
September 11, 2008 — A surprising interaction may enable development of new HIV treatment strategies by exploiting infection with multiple pathogens. The research demonstrates that a drug commonly used to treat herpes ... > full story -
How STDs Increase The Risk Of Becoming Infected With HIV
September 8, 2008 — Individuals who have a sexually transmitted disease and women with yeast and bacterial vaginal infections have an increased risk of becoming infected with HIV if exposed to the virus through sexual ... > full story -
Virology: How Does Herpes Simplex Virus Cause Inflammation Of The Brain?
September 6, 2008 — Worldwide, about 80% of young adults are infected with herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). The most common symptom of infection is a cold sore, but in some individuals the virus can also cause ... > full story -
Virus Weaves Itself Into The DNA Transferred From Parents To Babies
September 3, 2008 — New research shows that some parents pass on the human herpes virus 6 (HHV-6) to their children because it is integrated into their chromosomes. This is the first time a virus has been shown to ... > full story -
Herpesvirus Proteins That Target Key Cellular Processes Identified
July 14, 2008 — Herpesviruses use multiple strategies to manipulate important components of the host cell nuclear environment during infection, according to new research. The study provides novel insights into the ... > full story -
How Cold Sore Virus Hides During Inactive Phase
July 5, 2008 — Now that scientists have figured out how the virus that causes cold sores hides out, they may have a way to wake it up and kill it. Cold sores, painful, unsightly blemishes around the mouth, have so ... > full story -
Doubling Of Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Over-45s In Under A Decade
June 30, 2008 — Rates of sexually transmitted infections have doubled among the over-45s in less than a decade, reveals new research in the journal Sexually Transmitted ... > full story -
Dermatologists Link Family History To Shingles Susceptibility
May 22, 2008 — Researchers have identified family history as one reason why some people might be more susceptible to shingles, a severe skin condition. Shingles, or Herpes Zoster, is a burning, painful, itchy skin ... > full story -
Specialized White Blood Cells Coordinate First Responders To Viral Infection
April 25, 2008 — Regulatory T cells are thought to call a halt to immune responses as the fight against infection draws to a close. Researchers have evidence that these cells also help coordinate the early stages of ... > full story
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