It’s basically a SELF mantra at this point: Getting tested for sexually transmitted infections is hella important. Is it the most delightful way to spend your time? No. Is it a vital part of looking ...

Many labs in the US are using outdated blood tests for genital herpes that often give erroneous results, according to a new report. “Genital herpes is the most prevalent sexually transmitted disease ...

Neighborhood News Reporter Jeydah Jenkins joined the KRIS 6 News Team in May 2025. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Centers for Disease Control estimates one out of every 8 people test positive for herpes, ...

For avoiding vertical HSV transmission, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends examination of maternal genitals for herpetic lesions. If lesions are present, or if a woman ...

PLEASANTON, Calif., June 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced today that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has provided 510(k) clearance for the cobas® HSV 1 ...

†Data taken from 510(k) summary # K1119517. ‡Thirty five samples were tested using bidirectional sequencing analysis. Sequence analysis detected HSV target in 29 of the 35 discordant samples (six ...

Anal herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) and is usually transmitted by anal sex but, in some cases, can also be transmitted through oral sex. During an outbreak, painful blisters appear ...

Herpes probably isn't a word you expected to hear during pregnancy – and if it is, you might be feeling nervous, confused, or ...