Herpes: HSV-1 and HSV-2 - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Fifty to 80 percent of American adults have oral herpes (HSV-1), which causes cold sores or fever blisters in or around the mouth. Genital herpes, caused by HSV-1 or HSV-2, affects one out of …
Oral Herpes - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Whether you call it a cold sore or a fever blister, oral herpes is a common infection of the mouth area that is caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). Fifty percent to 80 percent of U.S. …
Genital Herpes - Johns Hopkins Medicine
People who have HSV I are susceptible to becoming infected with HSV II, the common cause of genital herpes. How is genital herpes diagnosed? If you have blisters in your genital region, …
Birth-acquired Herpes - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is usually associated with infections of the lips, mouth, and face and is spread by infected saliva, via the infection site or toys, cups, cosmetics, etc. Most …
Neonatal HSV (NHSV) infection affects approximately 1500 infants yearly (1, Kimberlin). Intrauterine infections account for less than 5% of cases with intrapartum acquisition …
Herpes Meningoencephalitis - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Herpes meningoencephalitis is an infection of the brain and brain covering (meninges) caused by the herpes simplex virus. It is a medical emergency that needs treatment right away. …
Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Johns Hopkins Medicine
The herpes sores usually disappear within a few weeks. The virus stays in the body, and the sores may return from time to time. There is no cure for HSV, but medicine can shorten an …
Conditions and Diseases | Johns Hopkins Medicine
Herpes: HSV-1 and HSV-2; High Blood Pressure/Hypertension; High Cholesterol; HIV and AIDS; Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Hydrocephalus; Hyperthyroidism; Influenza; Irritable Bowel …
Inherited Cancer Risk: BRCA Mutation - Johns Hopkins Medicine
For instance, a mutation in the BRCA1 gene is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, including triple-negative breast cancer, which can be aggressive and challenging to treat. Men …
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