Herpes isn't curable, but you can manage it with medication — here's what treatment options are available

Herpes is an incurable virus that spreads via physical contact in the mouth or genitals. However, medication can limit ...
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Herpes Simplex Virus 1 vs. Herpes Simplex Virus 2—Understanding the Difference

HSV-1 usually causes oral herpes, while HSV-2 primarily affects the genitals. You may not know you have herpes because it ...
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Study uncovers how HSV-1 disables the brain's antiviral defense

Infections caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) can lead to HSV-1 encephalitis-a rare but deadly condition that inflames the brain. Despite decades of research, treatment options for this ...