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Cafe Herpe

About this site: Don't let the name fool you. Cafe Herpe may sound like a place to avoid. But the site, which is sponsored by the drug company SmithKline Beecham, is actually a friendly place to learn about the causes, stages, and side effects of genital herpes. (http://www.cafeherpe.com/)

-  Pluses: Links to online support groups.

-  Minuses: SmithKline Beecham's herpes drug, Famvir, is the only one mentioned in the product information section.

-  Best feature: Find out how much you know about herpes by taking the interactive quiz.

HerpeSite

About this site: HerpeSite is an excellent resource for anyone seeking basic yet thorough information about the herpes simplex virus. Symptoms, triggers, testing, treatments, and alternative therapies are all discussed. Recommendations for further reading and online support groups are also provided. (http://members.aol.com/herpesite/)

-  Pluses: Information is written in friendly, supportive tone and is free from confusing medical jargon.

-  Minuses: No information on where to get herpes screening tests or other medical support.

-  Best feature: The H-Files: Real Stories of Love and Success offers a supportive forum for men and women living with herpes.


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