Scientists have a new target to prevent cold sores -- and genital herpes flare-ups caused by the same virus -- after researchers discovered an unexpected way the herpes virus re-activates in the body.

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There are several prescription medications that can be used to treat cold sores, including acyclovir, valacyclovir, and famciclovir. These medications work by preventing the virus from replicating ...

The best remedies for a sore throat usually include simple home treatments such as rest, gargling with salt water, and steam or humidity. Drinking plenty of liquids is also advised. But are hot or ...

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On a cold winter's morning, a 2-year-old was found by a member of the public wandering a suburban Hamilton park without any pants, faeces around his bottom and small sores on his legs. He was ushered ...

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This discovery could pave the way for targeted treatments to prevent outbreaks of both cold sores and genital herpes. Scientists have identified a new potential target for preventing cold sores after ...

The good news? Antiviral drugs like valacyclovir may help slow or even prevent the disease. Study: Human herpesvirus-associated transposable element activation in human aging brains with Alzheimer ...

Cold sores are caused primarily by herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1), one of two forms of the herpes virus. HSV-1 is very contagious, and more than 60% of people under 50 have been infected worldwide ...