Herpes simplex virus or simply herpes to is a virus that infects both
men and women. There are several types of herpes simplex and the most common among them are herpes simplex virus type 1 and herpes simplex virus type 2. The herpes simple virus type 1 is also known as
cold sores or fever blisters and usually appears near or on the lips and around the mouth. Herpes is characterized by watery blisters and sores.
On the other hand, herpes simplex virus type 2, although it is similar with herpes simplex virus type 1 in appearance, occurs on or around the individual's genital area. Before reaching the age of 50, many individuals are known to have herpes simplex virus type 1 but it is less serious than herpes simplex virus type 2.
There are several factors that can affect a person’s overall health. A person may be genetically predisposed to suffer certain illnesses such cardiovascular diseases. Genes are encoded information in the DNA strand that determines certain biological cha
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Medical science advancement has brought new hope and new promises for mankind. The lifespan and the quality of life of human beings today have improved tremendously. Plagues such as the bubonic plague of the Middle-Ages and Influenza Pandemic of the ear
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Diabetes is similar to the dreaded cancer disease in terms of seriousness and threat to health. Both cancer and diabetes are also not contagious and are not caused by infections unlike herpes simplex virus or HIV infections. Both cancer and diabetes are
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There are so much pain that AIDS brings to infected individuals. Some people with HIV are living with depression, agony, and low self-esteem; and with others feel rejected by their friends and families. Thus, many AIDS support groups have organized to rea
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