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Herpes Virus

Overview:
Herpes viruses can cause numerous health problems, from chickenpox and shingles to cold sores and genital lesions. In this program, you'll learn about this complex family of viruses, including treatments and research on new vaccines to prevent genital herpes.

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Transcript of Video

Part One:

Different types of herpes viruses
Herpes outbreak triggers
Herpes Simplex 1 (HSV1) – Oral-Cold sores
- Symptoms
- How it is spread
- Outbreaks
Herpes Simplex 2 (HSV2) – Genital
- Sexual transmission/condoms
- Can spread even without outbreak
- Treatments/Antiviral medications

Part Two:

Genital herpes vaccine research
Newborn babies and herpes
Ways to prevent herpes transmission to infants

Guest:
Dr. Jakub Simon, an infectious disease expert at the University of Maryland Hospital for Children. Dr. Simon is also assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, where he does research at the Center for Vaccine Development.

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