can benefit from having type-specific antibody testing for HSV-2 (Figure 1). A positive HSV-2 serologic test does not exclude other causes of a genital eruption, but it supports a diagnosis of ...

Most cases of genital herpes are due to the herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) mostly causes cold sores or fever blisters. But it can also cause genital herpes.

Insulin resistance often is the primary metabolic abnormality leading to the development of type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes can be viewed as the consequence of a series of pathophysiologic ...

Male circumcision reduces the acquisition of herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) and the prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, reports a new study. These new data complement previous ...

Depending on your health history, your doctor might recommend that you manage type 2 diabetes through a combination of lifestyle changes, oral medications, or other treatments. In some cases ...

One of the pathogens for which vaccine design has continued to stall has been Herpes Simplex Virus-2 (HSV-2), which infects mucosal tissue. HSV-2 can lie dormant in infected individuals for long ...

New work from Fred Hutch Cancer Center virologists shows that gene drive, which pushes a trait through a population, occurs ...

Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body does not make enough insulin or use it correctly. Some people require insulin or other medication, while others can manage blood sugar levels through diet and ...

All organisms—from fungi to mammals—have the capacity to evolve and adapt to their environments. But viruses are master ...