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australian herpes management forum

http://www.herpes.on.net/

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The AHMF is an outstanding Australian site. Conditions caused by the herpes simplex virus, especially genital herpes, are discussed thoroughly in this site. (Chickenpox, shingles and cold sores also rate a mention.) Explanation of the condition, mode of transmission, treatment, post-infection implications and more are all discussed here. Easy to understand and yet comprehensive, this site is very approachable for patients who want to know more about herpes. A bonus is the regular updates and relevant information sections for doctors.

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genital herpes, management, treatment, herpes, shingles, chickenpox, cold sores, zoster, post herpetic neuralgia, phn, hsv, aciclovir, acyclovir, valaciclovir, famciclovir, Valtrex, Famvir

melbourne herpes self help group

http://home.vicnet.net.au/~mhshg/welcome.htm

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Melbourne's own support group for herpes sufferers. Sydney dwellers however are also informed about support group activities run in their city. Newsletters, public speech, videos for hire in order to better understand the condition and live with it, are discussed. Details of forthcoming meetings of the group are listed. The links provided are definitely worth a visit, and they include both medically-oriented sites and those advocating natural therapies.

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Herpes, self-help group, understanding, protection, zovirax, Melbourne, support.

herpes.org

http://www.herpes.org/index3.shtml

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An excellent site on herpes with most information you would ever want to know. "Top Ten Questions" are a good starting point. There is so much information about HSV (the responsible virus), herpes infection, symptoms, treatment options, vaccines, other practical considerations (like donating blood), telephone hotlines, support groups, research, natural remedies. This site is also home to the Herpes Web Ring, linking to hundreds of other herpes sites (of variable quality).

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Herpes, vaccines, medication, HSV, diagnosis, acyclovir, genital herpes.

the sydney group

http://www.geocities.com/sydneygroup/

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The Sydney group is an Australian support group that aims to help herpes sufferers. It includes a section on what is herpes, links of site of interest, chats over the net and a list of events.

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Herpes, HSV, outbreak, transmission, spread, support, social, meeting, Sydney

australian herpes singles

http://www.geocities.com/aussie_h_singles/

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A site for those living with herpes wishing to correspond with other like minded people. Features include a chat room, profiles and photographs of people wishing to correspond, and a list of herpes links.

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Herpes, dating, social, pen pal, meeting.

victorian herpes sufferers social club

http://communities.ninemsn.com.au/VHSSC

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A quite from the site: "An informal group where people with herpes can get together in a relaxed social atmosphere. It is not a support group or dating club, it's a social group where you can meet others , get together and have fun, it's what you make of it." The site includes a social calendar, pictures, links and a chat room.

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herpes, hsv, social, Victoria, Melbourne

international herpes management forum

http://www.ihmf.org/

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The International Herpes Management Forum (IHMF) works to improve the awareness and understanding of herpesviruses (including HSV, VZV and CMV), and the counselling and management of people with these infections. This website gives all visitors - from specialists and healthcare workers to patients seeking more information about their disease - the opportunity to view and download the educational guidelines produced by the IHMF; to give feedback on IHMF-related materials and meetings; and to establish contact between local HMFs worldwide.

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herpes, herpesvirus, hsv, cmv, vzv, ebv, shingles, varicella, chickenpox, herpes zoster, glandular fever, infectious mononucleosis

herpes simplex - john murtagh

http://www.nevdgp.org.au/ginf2/murtagh/Infections/Herpessimplex.htm

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From the series of fact sheets by Monash University Professor of General Practice, John Murtagh, this page examines the contagious condition, herpes simplex, commonly known as cold sores. This page provides an easy to understand overview of the development, symptoms, treatment and prevention of cold sores.

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cold sores, herpes, herpes simplex, virus, viral infection, UV exposure, wind exposure, menstrual period, stress, emotional stress, alcohol abuse, saliva, toothbrush, itching, lips, ezcema

coping with cold sores - kids health

http://kidshealth.org/kid/ill_injure/aches/cold_sores.html

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Designed with kids needs at heart, this site explores cold sores, explaining how to identify them, how they develop, and how to treat and prevent them in an easy to understand manner. There is a resource room for help with school assignments, print version, email a friend facility, glossary, online games and general information about the body and how it works. A great site for kids or those needing a primer on cold sores.

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herpes simplex, HSV-1, HSV-2, lips, cold sores, viral infection, sunlight, UV exposure, stress, ezcema.

herpes simplex - new zealand dermatological society

http://www.dermnetnz.org/dna.herpes.simplex/hsimpl.html

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With photos and detailed explanations, the New Zealand Dermatological Society has a multitude of pages full of information regarding skin conditions and related disorders. This page examines both type 1 and type 2 herpes simplex viruses from the appearance of initial infections, possible complications, recurrent infections and treatment. Of note is the discussion of environmental factors that may exacerbate or bring on cold sores.

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herpes simplex, HSV-1, HSV-2, lips, cold sores

guidelines for control of herpes simplex - public health (victorian government)

http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/phb/hprot/inf_dis/bluebook/herpes.htm

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Predominantly for healthcare professionals, this website from the Public Health Division of the Dept of Human Services details protocols and statutory requirements for the control of contagious diseases, in this instance Herpes Simplex, HSV-1 or Cold sores. It simultaneously discusses HSV-2 or Genital Herpes, a very similar type of condition. Clinical features and manifestations of the disease, comprehensive information regarding incubation, methods of transmission and available medications are all mentioned.

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herpes, herpes simplex, HSV-1, HSV-2, lips, cold sores