New research using a new technique to observe herpes simplex virus type 1 infections inside cells, finds that re-activation and growth of HSV1 infections contribute to cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
Herpes linked to Alzheimer’s disease: ‘Cold sores’ connected to cognitive decline
April 4, 2011 by ScienceDaily: Herpes News | No Comments
Patients with COPD have higher risk of shingles, study finds
February 22, 2011 by ScienceDaily: Herpes News | No Comments
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are at greater risk of shingles compared with the general population, according to a new study. The risk is greatest for patients taking oral steroids to treat COPD.
Can breastfeeding transmit yellow fever after maternal vaccination?
February 7, 2011 by ScienceDaily: Herpes News | No Comments
A five-week old infant most likely contracted a vaccine strain of yellow fever virus through breastfeeding, according to a case report from Canada.
Athletes prone to a rash of skin conditions
February 5, 2011 by ScienceDaily: Herpes News | No Comments
Team sports have a long history of fostering cooperation, camaraderie and a healthy competitive spirit among athletes. But the closeness that brings athletes together also can create an environment for a host of contagious skin infections. Now, dermato…
New study alters long-held beliefs about shingles
February 1, 2011 by ScienceDaily: Herpes News | No Comments
For decades, medical wisdom about shingles has been that it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The commonly-held belief is that patients are protected from a recurrence of the herpes zoster virus, which causes shingles, after one episode. But according…
Zoster vaccine associated with lower risk of shingles in older adults
January 11, 2011 by ScienceDaily: Herpes News | No Comments
Vaccination for herpes zoster, a painful rash commonly known as shingles, among a large group of older adults was associated with a reduced risk of this condition, regardless of age, race or the presence of chronic diseases, according to a new study.
Herpes virus’ tactical maneuver visualized in 3-D
January 7, 2011 by ScienceDaily: Herpes News | No Comments
For the first time, researchers have developed a 3-D picture of a herpes virus protein interacting with a key part of the human cellular machinery, enhancing our understanding of how it hijacks human cells to spread infection and opening up new possibi…
Cellular protein hobbles HIV-1
November 16, 2010 by ScienceDaily: Herpes News | No Comments
A cellular protein called BST-2 had already been known to interfere with the spread of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1), by inhibiting the release of its progeny particles from infected cells. Now scientists show that in addition, each proge…
Pain of shingles (herpes zoster) significantly interferes with daily life
October 4, 2010 by ScienceDaily: Herpes News | No Comments
Acute herpes zoster, or shingles, interferes with all health areas for people with the condition, including sleep, enjoyment of life and general activities, according to a new study.
Herpevac Found Ineffective in Women
October 3, 2010 by admin | 251 Comments
Some sad news for those of you following the developments in the Herpevac genital herpes vaccine trials, the treatment has been ruled ineffective in clinical testing. After being found to have no clear effect in men in earlier trials, this most recent testing period was restricted to women only, who did appear show some resistance [...]