Genital Herpesvirus
Data on genital herpesvirus described by researchers at University of Texas
Published in AIDS Weekly, November 2nd, 2009
According to recent research published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases, "Abused by >1.2 million Americans, 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) (commonly referred to as ecstasy) is popular in the dance club, rave, and circuit party scenes. MDMA and other similar drugs are reportedly associated with increased incidence of sexually transmitted infectious diseases, such as AIDS and genital herpes, and may have immunological effects."
"In the present study, we demonstrate that MDMA causes increased susceptibility to herpes simplex virus type 2 infection in mice and earlier onset of genital herpes. We also demonstrate that MDMA has an effect on the...
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Source: AIDS Weekly (2009-11-02)
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