Cathy Heitman
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Posted On Sexual Health
Adolescents have High Rates of HSV-2
A study published in Sexually Transmitted Diseases finds adolescents have far higher rates of HSV-2 than the population at large. Researchers tested 518 adolescents for HSV-2 at…
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Posted On Sexual Health
Condomology
Working closely with Church & Dwight – the manufacturer of Trojan condoms- ASHA has developed an array of sexual health tools under the banner of Condomology.…
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Posted On Sexual Health
HSV-1 Common in Genital Herpes
Years ago The Helper ran an article “Good Virus, Bad Virus.” The title played off the perception that HSV-1 is “good” because it more often…
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Posted On Self image
The Past and Future of a “Herpes Identity”
James Stanley Miller is a graduate of Harvard University. He completed an honors degree in History and Science. Mr. Miller’s honor thesis “Defining Herpes: Pharmaceutical…
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Posted On Herpes Testing
All About Herpes Testing: An Interview with Rhoda Ashley Morrow, PhD
An important first step in managing genital herpes is getting an accurate diagnosis. While that may seem like a simple concept, it can be more…
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Posted On Herpes Testing
Sorting Through the Serum: A closer look at serologic tests
Type-specific serologic tests for herpes are highly sensitive and highly specific, but not entirely so. Why are serologic tests forherpes not 100 percent accurate? As…
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Posted On Herpes Testing
Should HSV Testing Be a Routine Part of Care?
While many people may be under the false impression that herpes testing is included as a routine part of a standard STD screening, HSV antibody…
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Posted On Herpes Testing
Herpes Blood Test Guide
While genital herpes is a very common infection, it can be easily misdiagnosed and is often underdiagnosed. While viral detection methods are best for diagnosing…
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Posted On Herpes Testing
FDA Clears PCR Test for Vaginal Lesions
A new HSV diagnostic test from EraGen Biosciences Inc., a manufacturer of diagnostic products, recently received 510(k) market clearance from the FDA. The product, a…
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Posted On Herpes Testing
The Debate on Broader HSV-2 Testing: What do you think?
We’ve mentioned the statistics many times before in The Helper: while nearly 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. have genital herpes, nearly 90% are…
Liyana Parker
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