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Another Step Closer to Getting Rid of Herpes

posted in #STD on December 9, 2020 by Shim Clinic

A modification of the herpes simplex virus has enabled researchers to test a highly effective HSV vaccine on animals. In the study, the vaccine proved to be equally effective for the prevention of both oral and genital herpes (HSV-1 and HSV-2).

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Could New Gene Therapy Be the Solution for Herpes Simplex Virus 1?

posted in #STD on August 25, 2020 by Shim Clinic

New breakthrough scientific research is giving hope for the discovery of a cure for the treatment of herpes. Currently, there are only approaches aimed at supressing the symptoms caused by the virus. Through gene editing, researchers are now making it possible to get rid of the infection altogether.

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Are We Getting Closer to Preventing Herpes Virus Infections?

posted in #STD on March 30, 2020 by Shim Clinic

New clinical research highlights a potential mechanism that could be utilised to prevent an infection with the genital herpes virus. American clinicians have identified the way in which the herpes virus infiltrates healthy bodily cells and this information may prove invaluable for better preventative practices.

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Pubic Grooming Could be exposing you to Higher STD Risk

posted in #ShimClinic on February 13, 2017 by The Shim Clinic Blog Team

People who shave their pubic hair are assumed to have more sexual partners thus leading to the assumption that pubic grooming increases STD risk.

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Stay Safe: How to Get Tested For STIs with Your Partner

posted in #ShimClinic, #ThingsYouShouldKnow on February 8, 2017 by The Shim Clinic Blog Team

Talking about your sexual health as a couple is important and even better you should go for STD testing together. Here’s how to go about it.

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Herpes is Actually Not the Worst STD

posted in #ShimClinic on January 6, 2017 by The Shim Clinic Blog Team 1 Comment

Herpes is the second most scariest STD after HIV. Many people are afraid of contracting the not so life threatening STD due to societal stigma.

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5 Incurable STDS and How To Stay Healthy In Case You Have One

posted in #ShimClinic on January 4, 2017 by The Shim Clinic Blog Team 1 Comment

There are many incurable STDs that if well managed, should not ruin your life. Here are the top 5 incurable STDs and how to manage them for a better life.

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Herpes Simplex Virus Doesn’t Increase Risk of HIV Mother to Child Transmission

posted in #studies on May 30, 2016 by The Shim Clinic Blog Team

There is a high prevalence of HSV-2 cases among HIV positive women. However, there is no associated risk of transmission of HIV from mother.

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High Prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Female Sex Workers in China

posted in #studies on April 18, 2016 by The Shim Clinic Blog Team

The increase Hepatitis and STIs among female sex workers in China have unfortunately been increasing steadily requiring more attention to control the infections.

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STD Testing: Genital Herpes

posted in #ThingsYouShouldKnow on March 5, 2016 by Shim Clinic

Learn more about the Genital Herpes STD, how it is diagnosed and how it is treated for.

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