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Herpes information and FAQs

Australian Herpes Information - Provides information, living with the disease, treatment options, and contact details for sexual health professionals in Australia.

Australian Herpes Management Forum - Topics include genital herpes, shingles, cold sores and chickenpox.

GotHerpes.com - Offers a chat room, information, and message board.

Herpes - The Evasive Intruder - Information regarding transmission, treatment, medication, symptoms, and current research.

Herpes and HPV Informational Links - Information includesonline support, inspirational stories, books, newsletters, local support groups, testing, gay and lesbian health, medications, alternatives, clinical trials, research, and more.

Herpes Treatment Information - Offers symptom information and ranks the top treatments according to efficacy, side-effects and price.

HerpesFAQ.com - Frequently asked questions.

Herpesonline.org - Features information on risks, preventions, treatments, precautions and support.

Interactive CD - Carnegie Mellon University Research Team has developed a CD for those recently diagnosed with genital herpes. This project is funded by the National Institutes of Health.

International Herpes Management Forum (IHMF) - IHMF works to improve the awareness and understanding of herpesviruses, and the counselling and management of people with these infections.

New Zealand Herpes Foundation - Includes contact information and objectives.

The Original Herpes Home Page - Includes discussion board and general information.

Take Control of Herpes and Your Health - Useful resource covering all apspects of the condition.

Cold sores

Animated-Teeth.com - Information about cold sores, fever blisters, oral herpes, and their remedies.

CenterWatch - Listing of Clinical Research Trials for Herpes Labialis Infections (Cold Sores)

Herpes Simplex - Fact sheet on symptoms, development, treatment and prevention of cold sores.

Wintertime Cold-Sore Tips - Wintertime can be especially difficult for cold-sore suffers. Here are some new tips that can make the difference between a great week or a dreaded cold sore.

Herpes Simplex

CenterWatch - Listing of Clinical Research Trials for Herpes Simplex Infections

eMedicine: Herpes Simplex - Offers a report on herpes infection and two types of herpes simplex viruses. Symptoms may include primary and recurring oral and genital lesions. Authored by Larry Lutwick, MD.

Herpes site - An overview of cold sores and genital herpes.

Patient Information - Herpes Simplex - An online dermatology resource for patients, GP's and dermatologists

StLukesEye.com - Herpes Simplex Eye Disease - An overview of type 1 and 11, a list of the symptoms and diagnosis and treatments are discussed.

Herpes Zoster - shingles

After Shingles - Resources and support for people suffering from shingles or postherpetic neuralgia (the pain after shingles) and their caregivers.

AHMF: Shingles - Essential facts and more detailed information about shingles (herpes zoster), chickenpox and post-herpetic neuralgia. Includes management guidelines for health workers. From Australian Herpes Management Forum.

AHMF: Varicella Zoster Virus - Information about the cause of chickenpox and shingles, from the Australian Herpes Management Forum.

Center Watch - Listing of Clinical Research Trials for Herpes Zoster Infections

Dear Dr. Becky: Shingles: Description and Treatment - Shingles, known medically as herpes zoster, is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same one that causes chickenpox in children.

Demonshand.com - Rosemary Appleton's report on experiencing an attack of Shingles (the chicken pox herpes zoster virus).

eMedicine Health - Shingles - Consumer health resource center providing an overview of shingles and its causes, symptoms and treatment.

Eye MD Link - An article about how the herpes zoster virus may also affect the eye in a condition known as herpes zoster ophthalmicus.

Facts About Shingles (Varicella-Zoster Virus) - Fact sheet explaining shingles, causes and treatment from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

Herpes Zoster - An overview of this disorder which is commonly known as shingles. A look at the signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

Herpes Zoster (Shingles) Eye Infections - The eyes are sometimes affected by herpes zoster. This is due to the fact that the eyes are connected to nerves that may be infected with the herpes zoster virus.

Hope Through Research: Shingles - A comprehensive informational booklet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).

Mamas Health - Contains information about chicken pox: what is it, how it is transmitted, how long it lasts and other details.

Mayo Clinic: Shingles - The condition defined plus symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment and methods of self-care.

Medinfo: Shingles (Herpes Zoster) - Easy to understand information for patients on shingles (Herpes Zoster), a painful, blistering rash caused by the chickenpox (varicella) virus which affects only a limited area of skin. Written by a UK general practitioner.

MedlinePlus: Shingles - Directory of factsheets, news, and articles.

Natural HealthLink - Detailed information on shingles disease and postherpetic neuralgia and related nutritional supplements and herbs.

Patient Information - Shingles - An online dermatology resource for patients, GP's and dermatologists

Ramsay Hunt Syndrome Type I - Also known as herpes zoster oticus, an information page compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

Shingles - Information page compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

Shingles - South Dakota Department of Health

Shingles. Health factsheets from BUPA - Concise factsheet explaining the causes, symptoms and treatment of Shingles, available for downloading in Adobe Acrobat format.

Shingles (Herpes Zoster) - A non-technical fact sheet on herpes zoster (shingles).

Shingles (herpes zoster) - Source: NY State Department of Health

Shingles Prevention Study - National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH. Information about shingles and an ongoing study of a potential vaccine to prevent it.

VZV Research Foundation - Nonprofit organization combating the varicella-zoster virus and VZV infections. Includes information on VZV infections, the full text of Foundation brochures and scientific and medical news.

Genital Herpes

About Genital Herpes - A brief guide through relevant information.

American Herpes Foundation - Seeks to improve herpesvirus infection management through programs and media including publications, educational symposia, research awards and grants, and the Internet.

CenterWatch - Listing of Clinical Research Trials for Genital Herpes

The Diagnosis and Management of Genital Herpes: The Silent Epidemic - Transcripts and slides from presentations in a program for medical professionals. Includes discussions of controversies and how to counsel patients.

Genital Herpes - Extensive material relevant to diagnosis and treatment, as well as prevention, from About.com.

Genital Herpes Center | Personal Health Zone - Genital Herpes resources, information, and treatments.

Herpe Nexus - A guide to useful information on the herpes virus and links to herpes related Web sites. Social groups, support groups, and current herpes related news.

Herpes Resource Center - Information and emotional support. A service of the American Social Health Association (ASHA)

Herpes.Org - Provides information, advice, and support for people with herpes (HSV, HSV1, HSV2) and other sexually transmitted diseases (STD). Features the Herpes Webring, Ask the Doctor, Ask the Counsellor, Top Ten Questions, Herpes Chat, Herpes, and mailing lists.

Herpes-Pics.com - Photographs of Genital Herpes - Genital Herpes Symptoms - Home Remedies For Herpes Cold Sores - Herpes Facts and a new product that is a possible Herpes Cure .

International Herpes Alliance - Global association of patient support organizations and health professionals concerned about genital herpes - information: regional support groups, educational materials, issues and events.

MedlinePlus: Herpes Simplex - Directory of news, articles, and factsheets.

Non-prescription herpes treatment

Henderson-Morley Limited - Offers Herpes information, vaccines, diagnosis and treatments from this herpes pharmaceutical research organization. UK Based.

Herpes Information and Treatment - New treatment for herpes, genital herpes and cold sores. Safe, natural and inexpensive.

HerpesGone.com - Offers a blend of herbs intended to boost the immune system and suppress the herpes virus.

One and Only Herpes Relief Center - Presents Herpanacine which is used as an aid to treat all forms of skin conditions including herpes, acne (all types), dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, pustule conditions, boils, and chronic skin soreness.

Simply Essential - Natural relief for cold sores and genital herpes. Product history, customer comments, secure order form. Based in New Zealand.

ViraDerm - Offers a nonprescription topical medication for the treatment of genital herpes, cold sores, and shingles.