Herpes Simplex 2 — Precision Vaccinations News

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Feb 13

5 min read

What Causes Sudden Herpes Virus Outbreaks?

Neuronal hyperexcitability is a DLK-dependent trigger of HSV-1 reactivation

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Dec 9

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Live-Attenuated Virus Vaccine Development 'is the Right Approach'

Rational Vaccines live-attenuated vaccines enable viruses to multiply within the host but engineered to not cause disease

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Nov 30

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Can a 100 Year Old Vaccine Prevent Herpes Infections?

Bacillus Calmette‐Guérin (BCG) vaccine’s off‐target effects might impact the recurrence of HSV infections

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Nov 8

8 min read

Herpes Vaccine Candidates Have Alternative Approaches

Non-neuroinvasive herpes simplex virus variant could be a highly regarded vaccine candidate

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Aug 19

10 min read

Curing Herpes Comes Into Focus

Herpes virus targeted by gene cutting enzymes

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