HSV-1 is the primary cause of herpes outbreaks that people get around the face or lips, and HSV-2 is the primary cause of outbreaks around the genitals. While they each have their own unique biology, they're similar enough that the findings gleaned from one can be applied to the other. Dr. Keith Jerome and his team at Fred Hutch are developing a novel gene therapy that has the potential to cure both. Learn more about HSV research at Fred Hutch and stay updated on the Jerome Lab's progress: https

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