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

posted in #STD on 2020-08-25 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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Herpes is Actually Not the Worst STD

posted in #ShimClinic on 2017-01-06 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 2017-01-04 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 2016-05-30 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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The virus that creeps: Herpes simplex

posted in #ThingsYouShouldKnow on 2015-10-20 by Shim Clinic

The herpes simplex virus comes in two strains, HSV-1 and HSV-2. HSV-1. This STD most commonly causes oral herpes (cold sores) and HSV-2 genital herpes though both can cause infection of the mouth or genitals. The HSV viruses are large double-stranded DNA viruses and members of the Herpesviridae family which also includes Epstein-Barr Virus, the Chickenpox… Continue reading →

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