Herpes simplex virus is a common infection that typically appears in and around the mouth (oral herpes) or the genitals (genital herpes). Ulcers may cause pain but usually resolve within a few days or ...

Let’s all take a moment and show some gratitude to our immune systems—day in and day out, intricate molecular machines are at work protecting our bodies from the microbial milieu that we inhabit. One ...

Herpes is one of the most common viral infections affecting millions worldwide, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood. For many people, hearing the word “herpes” can trigger fear, shame and a ...

Confirmatory testing should be performed for reactive results according to the test’s labeling and professional guidelines. Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) serological tests for genital herpes may ...

Herpes might just be one of those topics that's not exactly dinner table conversation, but let's be real, it's important info we all need to be clued up on. Signs of Herpes With a cloud of myths and ...

Future Virology. 2014;9(8):721-731. Tube viral culture, which is the standard viral culture, can take 3–7 days to provide the final result for HSV, and 7 days to 2 weeks for VZV. If the clinical ...