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Post created: Jan 21, 08:34
Filed under: Welcome to IclicKU ---- Information, Help, and Support
Updated: Jul 08, 14:25
Is a Cure for Herpes on the Horizon
by healthgal
Monday, July 07, 2008
Researchers at Duke University Medical Center have now figured out how the HSV1 - the cause of cold sores - manages to hide out. Apparently they lie dormant in the trigeminal nerve of the face until they are triggered by excessive sunlight, a fever or other stresses.

Well now that scientists are beginning to understand how the virus switches back and forth from dormant to active phase, and this could lead to a cure. When the virus gets stimulated it creates new molecular material (RNA) and replicates and then goes out on its so-called "new mission" - hence the cold sores. If scientists can create a drug that binds to the RNA and stimulates the replication, you essentially activate the virus and then kill the virus by having the patient take acyclovir




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The American Social Health Association:

There are nearly 19 million new cases of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the U.S. each year, but obvious symptoms often don’t develop and many people who contract an STD are unaware they and there partners are at risk. With this in mind the American Social Health Association (ASHA) recognizes April as National STD Awareness Month, and emphasizes testing as a key component for sexual health.

Here is their link: American Social Health

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Having H we all share the common concerns:
1. How do I tell my partner I have Herpes or HPV? Should I only date other people with Herpes or HPV?
2. Can I transmit the Herpes virsus or genital warts to my partner?
3. When do I tell the person I am dating that I have Herpes or HPV?
4. Is oral sex okay?
5. How do I deal with my own self-esteem and self image?
6. Should I share my herpes or HPV diagnosis with my friends and family?
7. Can I have children?
8. How often will I have an outbreak? How long will they last?
9. Is there a cure for HSV (herpes) or HPV?
10. What treatment works best?

Check out the article in the forum: How To Tell Your Partner (you have herpes)....

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