Talk:Herpes simplex
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[edit] JeffRedd
The difference between genital herpes and zoster is the type of virus that causes them. Genital herpes and cold sores are caused by the Herpes Simplex virus, whereas Zoster is an infection caused by the Herpes varicella-zoster virus. [1]
[edit] quick question
How is Herpes Zoster related to Genital Herpes?
[edit] Rename
I suggest that Herpes should be redirected to an article about the family of Herpes viruses, which include Herpes Simplex Virus, Epstein-Barr virus, Varicella-Zoster virus and Kaposi's Sarcoma Herpes Virus. "Herpes" does not by default mean Herpes Simplex Virus, which is just one species of the family. /80.217.232.217 10:34, 7 October 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Name
Might I suggest just renaming this "herpes". "Herpes simplex virus disease" isn't a term that is commonly used -- Samir धर्म 06:28, 10 September 2006 (UTC)
- Agree. --Arcadian 06:34, 10 September 2006 (UTC)
- On second thought, how about renaming it to "herpes simplex"? It's a little less common, but it runs less risk of confusion with the other Herpesviridae diseases. --Arcadian 06:48, 10 September 2006 (UTC)
- Yep. Sounds reasonable -- Samir धर्म 06:53, 10 September 2006 (UTC)
- On second thought, how about renaming it to "herpes simplex"? It's a little less common, but it runs less risk of confusion with the other Herpesviridae diseases. --Arcadian 06:48, 10 September 2006 (UTC)
[edit] porn stars
Anyone know anything on the facts, figures on porn stars and herpes. many times they perform oral sex without a condom
- —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 86.130.182.100 (talk • contribs). 22:12, 14 September 2006
Don't know about porn stars specifically. However, the odds are probably higher than the typical population. Here's a fact that may help you out though. Herpes Simplex Virus or HSV is so common that anyone is at risk - including lifelong monogamous couples, even in the case of genital herpes, which can be either HSV-1(oral) or HSV-2 (genital). This is because almost everyone has had a cold sore (Also known as HSV-1) which can be transmitted during oral sex. Now you have genital HSV-1. So herpes is herpes, whether it is oral or genital. The difference is the way we as a society look at the virus. If it's a cold sore it's acceptable, if it's genital, whoa! This one's loose and easy. So as for porn stars, I think given the facts they are at a higher risk for some form of the herpes virus. Just a side note, HZV (shingles) and EBV (mono) are also from the herpes family.
- CMV is also mono (and also herpes family) --Ryan Wise 08:44, 28 November 2006 (UTC)
Here's some information on porn stars and herpes: http://www.genital-herpes-corner.com/herpes-and-pornography.html
[edit] effectiveness of barrier protection
The article says;
Condoms will not prevent the spread of Herpes from the genitals of one partner to the mouth of the other during oral sex. Condoms will not prevent the spread of Herpes from the mouth/face of a male partner to the genitals of a female during oral sex.
But barrier protection should work, no?--Ryan Wise 08:44, 28 November 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Other Topical Ointments
I wonder why products such as Campho-Phenique, Carmex, and Blistex Lip Ointment were not mentioned. All of them claim to help relieve cold-sores in some way or another. Also, the article should mention the effects camphor and phenol have on cold-sores. Killer Swath 03:50, 20 December 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Discussion about merging Herpes simplex with Herpes simplex virus
I think the two articles are the same. Herpes simplex is a virus. After reviewing the articles I got the impression they say the same thing about the same subject. I recommend merging and cleaning the articles up. Killer Swath 19:05, 20 December 2006 (UTC)
Merge. Info on HS over to HSV, don't bother differentiating the virus from it's expression (i.e. cold sores) except as it comes up naturally in the article. One seems to be about the virus, the other seems to be about the disease/symptoms/visible expression of the virus (i.e. the cold sores themselves). Unless there's a lot of extra information about the virus per se that doesn't influence the expression/symptoms of having HSV, I'd say merge. I think the info on this page should be merged over to the HSV page. There's bits of info on the HSV page that doesn't seem to be covered on this page (after a brief read-through), and there isn't really any info on the virus specifically (as opposed to the disease) on the HSV page. HSV is the more inclusive title - as far as I know Herpes Simplex just refers to the virus itself. But I'm not an expert. WLU 21:55, 20 December 2006 (UTC)
Merge some sections of Herpes Simplex Virus (e.g. "Legal Redress") to the Herpes Simplex article. The intent of the virus article seems to be a more-technical article with a focus on the microbiology of Herpes Simplex Virus. Perhaps that article should be retitled "Herpes Simplex Virus Microbiology," but I do think there is a need for two different articles. I think it is important that two articles remain. ManVhv 01:56, 21 December 2006 (UTC)
- I admit, I do not know which article should be merged with which. Herpes simplex virus is a lot more professional looking and has a B rating and top priority. I cannot even find the rating to this article. Formating aside, I find the content very similar. They both describe the Herpes Simplex Virus type I and II. I do agree the "virus" page has more technical detail and more focus on microbiology. But why can't we make that a topic instead of a whole article. There could be a section that focuses on microbiology. It is the same virus, why have two articles? Just my opinion. Killer Swath 06:09, 21 December 2006 (UTC)
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- I would hope that all the microbiology which could be written about HSV would be a super large article. I know that the info exists about practically every gene in the HSV genome -- what stage it operates in, what type of protein it codes for, sometimes what the protein does -- that there is reason to hope wikipedia may organize all that information in a way that is useful for researchers. ManVhv 05:42, 22 December 2006 (UTC)
- Or, herpes simplex should be re-titled 'herpes simplex infection.' There should also be more of a focus on the virus itself, 'cause a lot of the HSV article focusses on the illness itself. There's a ton of overlap between them. WLU
[edit] Discussion about merging Herpes simplex with Herpes simplex virus
Definitely merge them...this is ridiculous. It's like having an article on chicken pox the virus and on chicken pox the disease. Dale 00:41, 25 December 2006 (UTC)DRosenbach
- Oppose merge. Subjects are distinct, detailed, and of interest to different audiences. A better analogy is HIV and AIDS. --Arcadian 00:31, 29 December 2006 (UTC)
I agree the two should be merged, starting with a discussion of symptoms so people can easily identify what the virus is. The articles seem quite repetitive - the cross-referencing is absolutely necessary to prevent people from thinking they've read everything on the subject when they read one entry. I can't imagein looking for one of these entries without wanting to read them both.
[edit] Herpes Cure site - add suggestion
I discovered this website some time ago, which has a very easy and safe method to cure herpes with the use of Zinc explained on it. The url is http://www.the-cures.net/
Many people would probably find this information very useful and of great help, so I suggest the url be added in the external links section so people can get to know about it.
I've not had any outbreaks myself in 6 months now thanks to the information I found on that site, and I'm very greatful to have been able to find this cure. There is also other methods described, and its backed up with lots of research and information as well as peoples personal experiences with such treatments.
- According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), there is no cure for herpes. MoodyGroove 02:19, 2 February 2007 (UTC)MoodyGroove
- I removed the link, along with a number of others, as spam. JDoorjam JDiscourse 23:51, 14 March 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Herpes pipelines
Could someone please do the legwork and include companies with HSV-1/2 research, such as: AlphaVax, Antigenics, Biovex, Cytogenix, Juvaris, etc...?
There are more.
[edit] Herpes gladiatorum
How is herpes gladiatorum related? There was a CNN article about it today [2], and I see no info about it on Wikipedia. --zandperl 22:30, 31 January 2007 (UTC)
I was actually looking for information on herpes gladiatorum as well... I second this addition as well.
It says here: http://hometownsource.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=546 that "The Minnesota High School wrestling community has been experiencing an outbreak of Herpes Gladiatorum, a skin infection due to Herpes Simplex type-1 virus." 68.199.241.212 04:13, 1 February 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Does anyone know the history of herpes?
??? When did it first appear? What is the history of the disease?--Remi0o 07:57, 14 February 2007 (UTC)
Here's a link that answers your question. Might be worth including somewhere: [3]
[edit] Myths
under all the myths it says there all fact. Some are oblvisly not fact, but as to correcting it i will leave that alone because im not sure on some wheater there right or not. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 71.10.113.169 (talk • contribs).
- Actually, it says what the myth is, then what is factually correct (the part after Fact:), not that all of the myths are facts. -- MarcoTolo 23:08, 4 March 2007 (UTC)
[edit] INSIDE the mouth....
What should someone do if they get a possible (unknown yet) herpes sore IN their mouth... and should they not touch it? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Phoenix7289 (talk • contribs) 23:43, 9 March 2007 (UTC).
[edit] Diagnosis
There's nothing in the article about the diagnosis of herpes? Can it be tested for in the blood? Can it be tested for by a swab? There's stuff on symptoms, but if it can't be tested for this is worth knowing when reading the article. (This immediately lets people know that it's something they have to check for in partners and not something that can be gained from std examinations). - Daniel
[edit] Link suggestion
You may find this website interesting if you are curious about natural products that are having success with controlling herpes outbreaks. http://www.stop-herpes-outbreaks.net is a site that discusses herpes and gives alot of good information about the virus, but what was interesting was the discussion about a mushroom called Agaricus Blazei Murill that is grown in Brazil. It has been known for along time that it is helpful in most cancers, but now they are discovering that it is reversing and controlling viruses such as herpes and HIV, as well as flu's, and the common cold. Of course there is no cure, but if something is really controlling a virus such as herpes, that is the next best thing.—The preceding unsigned comment was added by Sparkysx (talk • contribs).
- Spam, I oppose inclusion - no research and it's trying to sell stuff. WLU 14:52, 29 March 2007 (UTC)
