Cathy Heitman
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Posted On Herpes 101
Frequently asked questions about genital herpes
Genital herpes is caused by a virus called the herpes simplex virus (HSV) that travels from the skin to the nervous system where it stays…
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Posted On Editor
Reproductive health legislation impacts more than you think
While Nebraskans struggle with increasing costs of goods, labor shortages, and more, politicians have spent a lot of time talking about reproductive health and the…
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Posted On Ask the Experts
How can someone have herpes and not experience symptoms.
I have been living with both genital herpes and genital warts for many years. My husband passed away 6 years ago, and I only learned…
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Posted On Treatment Options
Evaluation of Patient Preferences for Genital Herpes Treatment
A survey of patients with genital herpes indicates they want treatment, but cost factors into their decision making. Medical treatment for genital herpes typically consists…
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Posted On Ask the Experts
History of herpes
I want to do a research paper on herpes. It is a very stigmatized sexually transmitted infection and I want to educate my classmates on…
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Posted On Treatment Options
New Genital Herpes Treatment Safe, Effective
A study finds a new class of anti-viral drug is safe and effective for treating outbreaks related to recurrent genital herpes. Treatment for genital herpes…
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Posted On Risk Reduction
How effective are condoms at reducing the risk of herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2)?
It is widely known that consistent and correct condom use reduces the risk for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), but until recently questions…
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Posted On Risk Reduction
Condoms Lower the Risk for Genital Herpes
An analysis of data from several studies looking at HSV-2 and condom use finds that safer sex is highly protective against the acquisition of genital…
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Posted On Risk Reduction
Viral Shedding and Long-term infection
Study shows shedding continues decades into infection While previous research has shown that those newly infected with genital HSV-2 have high rates of viral shedding,…
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Posted On Risk Reduction
New Condom Label Guidance from FDA Addresses Herpes, HPV
The federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued final rules that govern how condom packages are labeled, and says current evidence supports earlier findings…
Liyana Parker
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