Teresa A. Batteiger, MD, MS, Cornelis A. Rietmeijer, MD, PhD KEYWORDS Herpes simplex virus (HSV), HSV diagnosis, HSV treatment, HSV counseling KEY POINTS INTRODUCTION Genital herpes is a chronic, lifelong sexually transmitted viral infection, which can cause recurrent, self-limited genital ulcers. It is caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 and type 2 viruses.Continue reading “A Practical Guide to Diagnosis, Management, and Patient Counseling for the Primary Care Clinician”
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Getting a Better Grasp on Genital HSV-1
One current challenge in the field of genital herpes is improving the diagnosis and management of patients with genital infections caused by herpes simplex type 1 (HSV-1). While HSV-1 and -2 are closely related, they differ in important ways. Perhaps most notably, up until now HSV-2 has overwhelmingly been the more prevalent cause of genitalContinue reading “Getting a Better Grasp on Genital HSV-1”
Herpes Advocates Town Hall Meetings
Hi all, We’re re-establishing a schedule of our Town Hall Meetings led by the HCA Patient Task Force. These meetings of the Herpes Cure Advocacy Patient Task Force are now open to the public and all advocates (and professionals!) are welcome to join. Learn more about: Meeting Dates: 3/27 5:00 PM PST 6/26 5:00 PMContinue reading “Herpes Advocates Town Hall Meetings”
HCA Welcomes Dr. Christine Johnston
Talk and Q&A with Dr. Christine Johnston: Genital HSV-1 Infection: New and Emerging Research Did you know genital HSV-1 is the fastest growing type of genital herpes? Dr. Christine Johnston will give us an update on genital HSV-1 infections including results from a recent large study of the natural history of genital HSV-1 infection. She willContinue reading “HCA Welcomes Dr. Christine Johnston”
Herpes Cure Pipeline 3.0
Welcome to the latest clinical pipeline for Herpes Simplex Virus types 1 +2, the Herpes Cure Pipeline 3.0. Here we’ve updated, removed, and added new projects (preclinical research and in-human clinical trials) that have occurred over the last year, since the 2.0 edition was published in March 2022.
Herpes Awareness Day 2023: Rally for Change
Want to help rally for a Herpes cure? Join for a live Rally to talk about the need for change.
Herpes Awareness Day is October 13
We’re celebrating with the release of Herpes Cure Pipeline 3.0. Herpes Cure Advocacy is the only patient advocacy organization globally tracking the clinical pipeline for HSV. If you want to get the news first – please subscribe to our newsletter by clicking here today. Herpes Awareness Day Advocacy Alerts 1. White House Task Force forContinue reading “Herpes Awareness Day is October 13”
Call to Action: Group Letter to President Biden
Join hundreds of ID experts, HCPs, and patient advocates in the call for change. The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500 July 24, 2023 Dear President Biden, I am writing in support of a federal response to address the cure, treatment, and prevention of Herpes Simplex Virus in the United States. HerpesContinue reading “Call to Action: Group Letter to President Biden”
Highlights from the Herpes Cure Pipeline with Dr. Anna Wald
Highlights from the Herpes Cure Pipeline 3.0 w/ Dr. Anna Wald September 20th 6pm EST Herpes Cure Advocacy Meet the Experts series returns this Fall with Dr. Anna Wald and an overview of the clinical pipeline for Herpes. Dr Anna Wald is Professor in the Department of Medicine, Epidemiology and Laboratory Medicine & Pathology at theContinue reading “Highlights from the Herpes Cure Pipeline with Dr. Anna Wald”
Updates from the Pipeline, IHW 2023 and more news!
Hello, The Latest News in Herpes Advocacy is here. Enjoy reading the latest news? Want to see progress faster? Support our work today. Healthy Volunteers Needed for BNT163-01 Clinical Trial Healthy volunteers sought for clinical trial for herpes vaccine candidate from BioNtech BNT-163-01. Volunteers needed near The University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. This isContinue reading “Updates from the Pipeline, IHW 2023 and more news!”