Medically reviewed by Latesha Elopre, MD, MSPH Key Takeaways Antiviral drugs like Valtrex and Zovirax heal herpes sores faster and help prevent recurrences. Using a cold compress or ice pack can ...

Cold sores, also known as fever blisters, can appear on your mouth or lip and are usually caused by oral herpes or herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). “It’s extremely ubiquitous,” says Alexandra ...

FOSTER CITY, Calif. & SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., December 22, 2025--Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) and Assembly ...

Infections caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) can lead to HSV-1 encephalitis-a rare but deadly condition that inflames the brain. Despite decades of research, treatment options for this ...

New York State Psychiatric Institute and Columbia University Medical Center investigators, with co-authors across additional ...

Looking beyond jabs, sprays or tablets, scientists are thinking outside the box for delivering antiviral medication to prevent the spread of highly transmissible bugs. Their secret weapon? Chewing gum ...

The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has released new recommendations advising against screening for genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) in asymptomatic adolescents and adults, including ...

A common hallmark of viral genome replication is a high mutation rate, which can aid in their ability to evade new treatments and acquire resistance to once-effective antiviral medications. Now, a new ...

Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV-1) is the most common cause of sporadic viral encephalitis in the U.S., and immediate treatment with IV acyclovir is critical. Without treatment, HSV encephalitis has a ...