About the Video: Herpes viruses can cause numerous health problems, from chickenpox and shingles to cold sores and genital lesions. In this program, you’ll learn about this complex family of viruses, including treatments and research on new vaccines to prevent genital herpes. In part two of this two-part interview, Dr. Jakub Simon specifically discusses: Genital herpes vaccine research Newborn babies and herpes Ways to prevent herpes transmission to infants About the Expert: Dr. Jakub Simon is an infectious disease expert at the University of Maryland Hospital for Children. Dr. Simon is also assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, where he does research at the Center for Vaccine Development. Related Links: Herpes Virus (Part 1) www.youtube.com Dr. Jakub Simon www.umm.edu UMMC Hospital for Children www.umm.edu Division of Infectious Diseases and Tropical Pediatrics www.umm.edu UMHC Special Programs www.umm.edu Patient Success Story www.umm.edu Distributed by Tubemogul.

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