HIV drugs may wake up herpes: study watches women for clues

NCT ID NCT03092505

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study looked at 190 HIV-positive women starting HIV medication to see how often herpes virus symptoms appear or get worse. Researchers collected blood, urine, and vaginal samples over a year to track viral shedding and inflammation. The goal was to understand why some women experience herpes flare-ups after starting HIV treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

  • Rakai, Kalisizo, and Villa Maria Hospital

    Kalisizo, Uganda

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