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HealthInsite: Genital herpes

A range of high-quality Australian resources on genital herpes, published by respected health and medical organisations in all states.
HealthInsite: Cold sores

Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus and they are contagious. Cold sores are common, but there are steps you can take to reduce their frequency and to limit the duration of an occurrence.
HealthInsite: Herpesvirus infections

Information about various conditions caused by the herpesviruses, including Ramsay-hunt syndrome, cytomegalovirus infections and roseola.

HealthInsite is an initiative of the Australian Department of Health and Ageing. It provides links to trusted Australian health information, published by selected organisations who provide quality information. All content is regularly reviewed and checked for quality and accuracy.

Australian Herpes Management Forum, c/- STIRC, Marian Villa, Westmead Hospital, Westmead NSW 2145, Australia.

Telephone: +61 (2) 8230 3843 - Fax: +61 (2) 9845 6287

Contact AHMF by email - ACN 096 346 477 - ABN 85 096 346 477