Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Fewer Americans are getting herpes
(HealthDay)— Herpes infection rates are dropping among young Americans, and safer sex practices may be one reason why.
Feb 7, 2018
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New ACIP Adult Immunization Schedule recommends changes to shingles and MMR vaccines
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) released its 2018 Recommended Immunization Schedule for adults with changes to the administration of the herpes zoster and measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccines. ...
Feb 5, 2018
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Neuroscience
New neuron-like cells allow investigation into synthesis of vital cellular components
Neuron-like cells created from a readily available cell line have allowed researchers to investigate how the human brain makes a metabolic building block essential for the survival of all living organisms. A team led by researchers ...
Jan 22, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Untangling how Epstein-Barr virus infects cells
A team led by scientists at Northwestern Medicine has discovered a new epithelial receptor for Epstein-Barr virus, according to a study published recently in Nature Microbiology.
Jan 11, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Adjuvanted shingles subunit vaccine likely more cost-effective
(HealthDay)—The new adjuvanted herpes zoster subunit vaccine (HZ/su) is cost-effective compared with the currently recommended live attenuated herpes zoster vaccine (ZVL), according to a study published online Jan. 2 in ...
Jan 8, 2018
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Pediatrics
Herpes simplex infrequently found in infant meningitis eval
(HealthDay)—Young infants assessed for central nervous system (CNS) infection rarely have herpes simplex virus (HSV), according to a study published online Jan. 3 in Pediatrics.
Jan 4, 2018
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Herpes virus mutant points towards new vaccine strategy
A Northwestern Medicine study published in PLOS Pathogens describes a newly-designed mutant herpes virus called R2 that provides a strategy for the development of novel herpes virus vaccines.
Dec 19, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Shingles vaccine important for older adults
Shingles, also referred to as herpes zoster, is a painful rash that develops as the result of reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). VZV is responsible for varicella infection, more commonly known as chicken pox.
Dec 4, 2017
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Is it safe to use makeup testers in cosmetics stores?
A woman in the US is suing a cosmetics store because she claims that she caught herpes from their lipstick tester. In case you're wondering if this is even possible, as a microbiologist, I can tell you that it most certainly ...
Nov 2, 2017
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Hush little virus, don't say a word: Scientists investigate sleeping viruses
Worldwide, four in five adults are infected with herpes simplex virus (HSV), say researchers. But most of those infected don't show symptoms like cold sores because the virus infection is "latent" or "silent"—sleeping—within ...
Oct 26, 2017
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