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Researchers  refine experimental gene therapy for herpes

Researchers refine experimental gene therapy for herpes

Treatment sharply reduced viral shedding in laboratory mice
Hutch NewsSeptember 26, 2022
Dr. Anna Wald lauded by Infectious Diseases Society

Dr. Anna Wald lauded by Infectious Diseases Society

Virologist will deliver prestigious John F. Enders Lecture during annual conference
Hutch NewsOctober 21, 2020
Herpes simplex virus mistyping due to inter-species recombination

Herpes simplex virus mistyping due to inter-species recombination

From the University of Washington, the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division
Science SpotlightSeptember 21, 2020
Despite early rise, longterm ART decreases HSV shedding

Despite early rise, longterm ART decreases HSV shedding

From the Corey lab, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division
Science SpotlightDecember 17, 2018
Models aren’t just pretty

Models aren’t just pretty

From the Schiffer lab, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division
Science SpotlightSeptember 17, 2018
Experimental herpes drug pritelivir more effective than standard treatment

Experimental herpes drug pritelivir more effective than standard treatment

Pritelivir reduces viral shedding and lesions better than valacyclovir, study shows
Hutch NewsDecember 20, 2016
Halting herpes' transmission

Halting herpes' transmission

New Hutch study predicts threshold of viral load for passing herpes from one person to another
Hutch NewsMarch 25, 2014
Genital herpes can spread even when lesions aren't present

Genital herpes can spread even when lesions aren't present

Largest study of herpes simplex virus type 2 to date finds asymptomatic carriers can transmit virus to partners
Hutch NewsApril 25, 2011
Stemming the spread of STD's

Stemming the spread of STD's

International center-led trial finds that a daily dose of an antiviral drug halves transmission of genital herpes, may lessen other STD infections
Hutch NewsJanuary 08, 2004