Top herpes Articles in Pulmonology

Genital herpes: an Internet-based risk survey
International Journal of STD & AIDS, 11/02/2009

Mindel A et al. – Compared with the Australian population, the survey population had a higher proportion of individuals aged less than 34 years, and a lower population over 55. Six hundred and eighty–six were classified as low risk, 2558 as ... having acquired genital herpes. In total, 39% reported four or fewer, and 38% reported 10 or more, sex partners in their lifetime. A large number of individuals participated in this survey, confirming that the Internet is a useful tool for health promotion for genital herpes. [more...]

Maternal and Neonatal Herpes Simplex Virus Infections
Internet Source, 10/20/2009

An estimated 25 to 65% of pregnant women in the United States have genital infection with herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV–1) or HSV type 2 (HSV–2).1 Neonatal HSV infection, defined as infection in a newborn within 28 days after ... devastating consequence of the epidemic of genital herpes. Untreated neonatal HSV infection is associated with only a 40% survival rate, and even with the early initiation of high–dose intravenous acyclovir therapy, it results in considerable disability among survivors. [more...]

Maternal and Neonatal Herpes Simplex Virus Infections
Internet Source, 10/02/2009

An estimated 25 to 65% of pregnant women in the United States have genital infection with herpes simplex virus type 1 or HSV type 2. Neonatal HSV infection, defined as infection in a newborn within 28 days after birth, is an especially ... epidemic of genital herpes. Untreated neonatal HSV infection is associated with only a 40% survival rate, and even with the early initiation of high–dose intravenous acyclovir therapy, it results in considerable disability among survivors. [more...]

Maternal and Neonatal Herpes Simplex Virus Infections
Internet Source, 10/01/2009

An estimated 25 to 65% of pregnant women in the United States have genital infection with herpes simplex virus type 1 or HSV type 2. Neonatal HSV infection, defined as infection in a newborn within 28 days after birth, is an especially ... epidemic of genital herpes. Untreated neonatal HSV infection is associated with only a 40% survival rate, and even with the early initiation of high–dose intravenous acyclovir therapy, it results in considerable disability among survivors. [more...]

Eyebrow Waxing Can Spread Herpes
Internet Source, 11/09/2009

According to recent information, there are approximately 500,000 cases of ocular herpes each year in the U.S. While most cases can be treated, there is no cure and severe cases can also lead to blindness. Symptoms of ocular herpes include tearing, redness, blurry ... sometimes a thick, sticky mucous secretion. [more...]

Eyebrow Waxing Can Spread Herpes
Internet Source, 11/05/2009

Some women consider the 10 minutes spent on monthly eyebrow waxes critical to a polished, clean and professional look. But eyebrow waxing can spread a form of herpes and lead to blindness. According to recent information there are approximately 500,000 cases of ocular herpes each ... the U.S. While most cases can be treated, there is no cure and severe cases can also lead to blindness. [more...]

Herpes zoster ophthalmicus
Expert Review of Ophthalmology, 10/08/2009

Meduri A et al. – When the eye is involved, the infection and sequelae may result in chronic pain, scaring, blindness and loss of the eye. The authors discuss the diagnosis and treatment of herpes zoster ophthalmicus and its complications. [more...]

Obstructive endo-bronchial pseudotumour due to herpes simplex type 2 infection in an HIV-infected man
International Journal of STD & AIDS, 10/13/2009

Plowman GM et al. – The authors report a 31–year–old man with an obstructive bronchial lesion due to herpes simplex type 2 infection, who responded promptly to endoscopic ... lesions of the respiratory tract are rare, potentially life–threatening, but readily treated complication of herpes simplex virus infection in HIV–infected individuals. [more...]

Genital Herpes: Some Common Myths
Internet Source, 10/06/2009

It's probably not something you discuss with your friends, but you almost certainly know several people who are infected with genital herpes. The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention estimates that as many as 45 million people ages 12 and older have this very ... sexually transmitted disease. That equates to about one in five adolescents and adults. [more...]

Cutaneous Herpes Zoster and Implantable Pulse Generator
Neuromodulation, 11/02/2009

Romito LM et al. – While most reports in literature describe the immediate and short–term post–operative brain lead implant–related adverse events, the authors present the case of a 65–year–old man who ... herpes zoster (HZ) upon the subcutaneous placement of the pulse generator two years after the procedure. He had excellent recovery of HZ lesions and related pain after specific antiviral therapy. The importance of a correct diagnosis of this unusual complication is outlined in order to minimize the ... risk of debilitating chronic HZ–associated pain. [more...]