There is going to be a vaccine to prevent herpes virus from causing sexual illness

This vaccine against the herpes virus may be a new hope for 500 million sexually transmitted infections worldwide.

Scientists believe the new vaccine, called GENE-003 , can create a mechanism to fight herpes by boosting the immune system, fighting off attacking viruses. If successful, this will be the first vaccine to work against herpes simplex virus (HSV2) - a sexually transmitted virus.

Scientists also claim that the vaccine does not treat sexually transmitted diseases, but can help the body resist the disease and help reduce symptoms of sexual disease.

HSV2 affects 500 million people worldwide.

Test results of 310 volunteers within 1 year showed that the genital genital virus decreased by 60% after being injected. The 3-dose injection course, when injected into the GENE-003 body, activates antibodies in the blood to boost the immune system. If combined with current drug use, the therapeutic effect will be higher.

Dr. Kanneth Fite, a professor of medicine at Indiana University, said that there are many types of sexually transmitted vaccines that have failed in the past, paying attention to the immune system enhancement mechanism can help invent the type. New vaccines are effective in preventing herpes.

"It is expected that the GENE-003 will be further tested and combined with antiviral drugs before being released to the market," Dr. Kanneth added.

Sexual herpes is a chronic sexually transmitted disease. When sick, the herpes virus causes painful blisters in the genitals or mouth. Doctors advise people to avoid sex until the symptoms of the virus disappear completely. In particular, condom use is mandatory.