Herpesvirus — Precision Vaccinations

Questions and Answers

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Feb 13

5 min read

What Causes Sudden Herpes Virus Outbreaks?

Neuronal hyperexcitability is a DLK-dependent trigger of HSV-1 reactivation

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Herpes Simplex 1

Herpes Simplex 2

Fact checked by Danielle Reiter, RN

Nov 30

4 min read

Can a 100 Year Old Vaccine Prevent Herpes Infections?

Bacillus Calmette‐Guérin (BCG) vaccine’s off‐target effects might impact the recurrence of HSV infections

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Herpes Simplex 1

Herpes Simplex 2

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Fact checked by Danielle Reiter, RN

Nov 8

8 min read

Herpes Vaccine Candidates Have Alternative Approaches

Non-neuroinvasive herpes simplex virus variant could be a highly regarded vaccine candidate

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Herpes Simplex 1

Herpes Simplex 2

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Aug 19

10 min read

Curing Herpes Comes Into Focus

Herpes virus targeted by gene cutting enzymes

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Herpes Simplex 1

Herpes Simplex 2

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Jul 24

4 min read

Oral Herpes Rates Declining in Europe

European children HSV1 infection rate exceeds 32 percent

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Sexually Transmitted Diseases