Herpes & Coldsores Support Network

Facts and Figures Gender Infection is more common in women (approximately one out of four women) than in men (almost...

Most Frequently Asked Questions What is genital herpes? How did I catch genital herpes? How will genital herpes affect my...

There are three common types of laboratory tests for genital herpes and several others that are less widely used. Herpes...

Herpes viruses are extremely common and around 100 have been identified in a variety of animal species. All of the...

Preventing the Transmission of Herpes It is certainly possible to have a sexual relationship and not spread the herpes virus,...

A Practical Approach to Living with Herpes Guidance Know the facts How do I tell someone (especially my partner) that...

The standard, effective and specific treatment for herpes is antiviral therapy, which is usually in a tablet form. These medications...