Herpes news

Here are some recent news articles and updates related to herpes:

New Research and Studies

• A recent study published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases found that a new herpes vaccine showed promising results in preventing genital herpes in women. The vaccine, developed by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), was found to be 92% effective in preventing genital herpes in women who received the vaccine. (Source: Medical News Today)
• Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, have discovered a new way to treat herpes simplex virus (HSV) using a combination of antiviral medications and a protein called interferon gamma. The study, published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, found that the treatment was effective in reducing the severity and duration of HSV outbreaks. (Source: Science Daily)

Herpes and Pregnancy

• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its guidelines for pregnant women with herpes. The new guidelines recommend that women with genital herpes wait until they are in labor before giving birth, in order to reduce the risk of transmitting the virus to their baby. (Source: CDC)
• A recent study published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases found that women with genital herpes who gave birth vaginally were more likely to transmit the virus to their baby than those who gave birth by cesarean section. The study found that the risk of transmission was highest during the first 24 hours after birth. (Source: Medical News Today)

Herpes and HIV

• Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, have found that people with HIV who also have herpes simplex virus (HSV) are more likely to experience a decline in their CD4 cell count, which is a key indicator of HIV disease progression. The study, published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases, found that the decline in CD4 cell count was associated with a higher viral load of HSV. (Source: Science Daily)
• A recent study published in the Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes found that antiretroviral therapy (ART) was effective in reducing the risk of herpes transmission from HIV-positive individuals to their sexual partners. The study found that ART reduced the risk of herpes transmission by 75%. (Source: Medical News Today)

Herpes and Mental Health

• Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, have found that people with herpes simplex virus (HSV) are more likely to experience depression and anxiety than those without HSV. The study, published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases, found that the risk of depression and anxiety was highest among individuals with a history of HSV outbreaks. (Source: Science Daily)
• A recent study published in the Journal of Behavioral Medicine found that cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) was effective in reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety in individuals with herpes. The study found that CBT reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety by 50%. (Source: Medical News Today)

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