Herpes
treatments submit a link
Managing herpes
Health Central
Use this link as your personal resource center for all things treatment and coping. Learn about herpes medication, prevention and more.
Herpes treatment 101
Yahoo Health
A good basic look at initial and ongoing herpes treatment. Click on the highlighted keywords for more details.
Patients talk Valtrex
Ask a Patient
Find out what patients think about Valtrex, one of several herpes medications. This growing resource includes 161 ratings and comments.
Rating Famvir
Ask a Patient
Patients leave ratings and comments for the herpes medication Famvir. Use their comments to bring up concerns to your doctor.
symptoms submit a link
You might attribute herpes-like symptoms to the condition, but you could have something entirely different. Don't wait to see your doctor.
Learning about herpes zoster
Medline Plus
Take a brief look at this summary of herpes zoster, otherwise known as shingles. Note: Photos of outbreaks are included at the top.
If you're not sure how one is tested for herpes, this is the overview for you. Find a great introduction into screening tests for herpes here.
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Myths and misconceptions
Intl Herpes Resource Center
Many myths about herpes exist, and knowing the truth is important. Get the real facts with this easy-to-read, straight-forward list.
Going to the doctor
International Herpes Alliance
Make your appointment less intimidating by being prepared. Learn what happens during an appointment, questions to ask and more.
Herpes health center
WebMD
Find a large array of information on treatment, coping, resources and more on genital herpes. Also includes interactive tools like message boards and blogs.
QA on herpes
Planned Parenthood
Clear-cut look at the two types of viruses that cause herpes, along with the basics, including causes, diagnosis and prevention.
You're not alone
Dating with Herpes
Take advantage of this list of international, national and local social groups focused on individuals with herpes.
Sign-up for newsletter
Herpes
Register to receive this monthly newsletter for the latest news, research and stories on herpes. Browse through older issues for examples and helpful information.
Devastated over diagnosis?
American Social Health Assoc
Learning you have genital herpes is difficult. Read this excellent article on coping with your diagnosis, and check out the related subheadings on relationships, personal stories and support.
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When herpes invades
American Social Health Assoc
Learn in this comprehensive overview what happens when the herpes virus enters your body. This resource includes an excellent section on symptoms.
