There are many sites devoted to genital herpes on the
Internet today. Here are some you might like to take a look at. Please note that any views
expressed on the sites are those of the site originators and are not necessarily endorsed
by HerpesWeb. The list given below is by no means comprehensive.
International Herpes Alliance
(IHA) - http://www.herpesalliance.com
The International Herpes Alliance (IHA) is a newly formed organisation that aims to offer
support and information to those with genital herpes, those helping to manage the disease
and national patient support groups around the world. It is an independent, non-profit
association run by a board of people from diverse backgrounds, including patients, medical
professionals and patient support group leaders.
International Herpes Management Forum -
http://www.ihmf.org
This website gives visitors the opportunity to view and download the educational
guidelines produced by the International Herpes Management Forum (IHMF), to give feedback
on IHMF-related materials and meetings, and to establish contact between local HMFs
worldwide.
Herpes Webring
- http://www.antopia.com/herpes
Herpes Webring gives
access to a 'ring' of over 40 sites providing varied information on genital herpes.
Herpes Help
- http://www.herpeshelp.com
This site is dedicated to
preventing and treating genital herpes and gives details of drug therapy. This site has
been developed for US residents.
Swedish Herpes Management Forum
- http://www.eld.se/shmf
The official website of the Swedish Herpes Management Forum (SHMF). The site, which is in
Swedish, gives information on the SHMF, clinical updates on herpesvirus infection and
congress reports.
New Zealand Herpes Management
Foundation - http://www.herpes.org.nz
The official website of the New Zealand Herpes Management Foundation (NZHF).
Australian Herpes Management
Forum - http://www.ahmf.com.au
The official website of the Australian Herpes Management Forum (AHMF). Includes
information about the herpesviruses, the clinical conditions they cause and how these
conditions should be managed. The information is intended for all interested people - from
infectious diseases specialists to members of the public with no health training
background.
The Herpes Web Ring
- http://www.antopia.com/herpes/webring.htm
The Herpes Web Ring is a list of Web pages that have anything to do with the Herpes
Simplex virus (I or II).
Medical Society for the Study
of Venereal Diseases - http://www.mssvd.org.uk
The offical website of the Medical Society for the Study of Venereal Diseases. Offers
information for patients and professionals. Has links to special interest groups in the
UK, including the Herpes Simplex Advisory Panel.
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention - http://www.cdc.gov/
The website of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an agency of the US
Department of Health and Human Services. Contains news, scientific data and statistics,
details of CDC publications, health information and advice for travellers.
American Social Health
Association - http://www.ashastd.org/
The website of the American Social Health Association (ASHA), which is a non-profit
organization dedicated to stopping sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and their harmful
consequences to individuals, families and communities. Carries information about support
groups, the range of hotlines operated by ASHA, and STD news.
International Union against Sexually Transmitted Infections
- http://www.ozemail.com.au/~iusti/intro.html
The website of the International Union against Sexually Transmitted Infections (IUSTI),
whose object is the achievement of international co-operation in the control of sexually
transmitted diseases, including HIV infection. Contains information about IUSTI, its
Executive Committee, its statutes and minutes of its general assembly. There are also
contributed papers from members of IUSTI Executive.
Glaxowellcome -
http://www.glaxowellcome.co.uk
For more information about
GlaxoWellcome plc.
International Herpes Alliance
(IHA) - http://www.herpesalliance.com
The International Herpes Alliance (IHA) is a newly formed organisation that aims to offer
support and information to those with genital herpes, those helping to manage the disease
and national patient support groups around the world. It is an independent, non-profit
association run by a board of people from diverse backgrounds, including patients, medical
professionals and patient support group leaders.
American
Herpes Foundation (AHF) - http://www.herpes-foundation.org
The official website of the American Herpes Foundation (AHF). The site contains both
patient and physician information, and details of the AHF publication, the AHF Monitor.
Herpes-related
information - http://www.herpes.com
An extensive resource for herpes-related information including personal experiences
and a live chat site.
Antopia
Network - http://www.herpes.org
The Herpes.Org website is part of the Antopia Network and is devoted to Herpes
Advocacy.
Herpes
simplex information - www.racoon.com/theherpesnews/index.html
This site provides a repository of herpes simplex information & resources.
Online
support and shared experiences - http://www.members.aol.com/herpesite
A website providing a compendium of information relating to herpes, including
online support and shared experiences.
ASHA,
sexual health and STD prevention - http://www.iwannaknow.org/
A website run by ASHA answering questions about teen sexual health and STD
prevention.
If you would like to suggest a herpes-related website to
include in this list of links, please email us.
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Herpesweb.net is a website whose aim is to provide information concerning genital herpes
to both the general public and healthcare professionals. Genital herpes, or herpes, is a
sexually transmitted disease that causes genital infection. It is caused by herpes simplex
virus (HSV), either HSV-1 or HSV-2. The blisters and lesions respond to anti-viral
treatment, given as episodic treatment starting during the prodrome or as suppressive
treatment. Treatments include valaciclovir (valacyclovir), aciclovir (acyclovir) or
famciclovir (famcyclovir). The disease can be spread by viral shedding, including
asymptomatic shedding.
