Infections by herpes group viruses cause a lot of misery - including cold sores, genital herpes, chicken pox and shingles. While there have been extraordinary advances in medicines, research continues into vaccines and other ways to combat these common viruses.
Disease: Infections by Herpes Group Viruses
Last update: July 2009
Intro
FAQ: What does the future hold?
Research is continuing into ways of preventing the initial infection and to prevent the virus from being transmitted from one person to another. It is hoped too that ways of removing the dormant virus can be discovered.