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Major Herpes Vaccine Trial Launched in Women

A pivotal efficacy trial of an experimental vaccine designed to prevent genital herpes in women began enrolling volunteers this week. The study will determine the vaccines ability to prevent genital herpes disease in women who are free of two common ...

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Genital Herpes: A Hidden Epidemic

Genital herpes may not be deadly, but it can be physically painful and emotionally debilitating. Those who have it may suffer from painful sores as well as feelings of shame, regret, isolation, and undesirability. "We, as a society, dont do well with...

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How does herpes affect pregnancy?

Herpes infection of the newborn (neonatal herpes) is extremely serious; many babies die and those who survive may have severe, lifelong disabilities. Neonatal herpes usually results from exposure of the baby to the virus during delivery. A few cases ...

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How does herpes affect pregnancy?

Herpes infection of the newborn (neonatal herpes) is extremely serious; many babies die and those who survive may have severe, lifelong disabilities. Neonatal herpes usually results from exposure of the baby to the virus during delivery. A few cases ...

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