The idea that ultraviolet (UV) rays can inactivate viruses is not new, but this is the first time that such firm conclusions have been made in connection with the varicella-zoster virus, the herpes virus responsible for chickenpox and shingles.
On the bright side, researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University have discovered a strategy for preventing infections due to herpes simplex viruses (herpes simplex virus 2, the virus that causes genital herpes, and herpes simplex virus 1).
FORBES: For Many, Herpes May Cause Memory Loss Along with Cold Sores
New York (CNN) -- Two more infants have contracted the herpes virus after undergoing an ultra-Orthodox Jewish type of circumcision, which has been linked to the spread of the potentially deadly virus to newborn boys, according to the New York City Health Department.
The Herpes simplex virus, for example, infects 80% of adults.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that about 1 in 6 Americans (16.2 percent) between 14 and 49 are infected with herpes simplex virus type 2.
FORBES: For Many, Herpes May Cause Memory Loss Along with Cold Sores
An estimated 16% of U.S. adults are infected with herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), which can cause bumps, blisters, or sores on the genitals and surrounding areas, along with pain and itching.
Postherpetic neuralgia (post-her-PET-ic noo-RAL-jah) is a complication of shingles, which is caused by the chickenpox (herpes zoster) virus.
He said doctors in Florida tested the donor for various causes of encephalitis, including West Nile Virus and herpes, but did not test for rabies.
New research suggests that people exposed to the herpes simplex type 1 virus, the virus that causes cold sores, may be at greater risk for developing cognitive problems, particularly memory problems.
FORBES: For Many, Herpes May Cause Memory Loss Along with Cold Sores
This finding could lead to the development of a herpes vaccine that would effectively deactivate the virus before it penetrates cells.
FORBES: For Many, Herpes May Cause Memory Loss Along with Cold Sores
The chicken pox virus actually belongs to the herpes family of viruses, and produces a blistering rash that erupts in various stages eventually forming crusts and healing over a period of 7-10 days.
It had high hopes for Vistide, a drug to treat herpes, genital warts and a retina-destroying virus in late-stage AIDS patients.
The 410 people with a history of herpes symptoms were found to be actively "shedding" the virus on 20% of the days for which they collected swabs, compared with 10% of days for those who had never experienced symptoms.
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