2024 Herpes Research Update from Dr. Keith Jerome

In recognition of National Herpes Awareness Day, Fred Hutch virologist Dr. Keith Jerome shares a special message about the research he and others are conducting to find a cure for herpes simplex virus infections.

Jerome and his lab have drawn worldwide attention for their work using gene therapy to target HSV, which is responsible for cold sores and genital herpes. The team has engineered a herpes gene-cutting enzyme that homes in on nerve clusters where the virus hides.

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[FPSMcduck]

If he is successful he deserves the nobel prize

[NionBunson]

Please speed up the treatment. People all over the world are waiting for treatment.

[lesliedwards]

The disease itself might not cause death but it does cause emotional stress, anxiety, and shame. The horrible stigma behind having HSV makes uneducated people look at you like you are "Gross" or a "Whore" Theres not enough education out there about Herpes. It's very hard to even try to date, who wants to have to disclose that you have Herpes. So Please keep pushing. I know I definitely appreciate everything you are doing. Thank you!!

[emilycronin]

The rejection and pain I have faced has been gutting. I am praying for this to heal me. This has tampered with my beautiful life and freedom.

[ELEVENNE]

My life feels like it's been taken from me. This brings me hope. Thank you

[BobBob-bv]

I've rewatched this in tears 30 times

[dusty]

Wonderful news have been following for a few years and always appreciate the updates, I’m happy the community is now taking this horrible virus more seriously and looking forward for the upcoming trials

[rosejackson]

Ppl keep donating to his clinic n let’s stay prayed up

[Stout-lm]

EVERYONE IN THIS COMMENT SECTION SHOULD DONATE $10 EACH TOWARDS FUNDING THIS MAN'S WORK.

[rajubanjara]

Waiting For a cure god bless you keith jerome & ur Team people are crying suffering in silent😢😢😢

[theocordier]

Thank you so much for your work, you will save many people a lifetime of anxiety and shame. Not to mention neonatal infections and brain infections in adults. I don't understand why there are so few funds allocated when more than half of humanity is affected by this disease. The lucrative potential of such treatment must be significant.

[JUGI]

God bless him, he will get the noble prize award

[Vastafari]

EVERYONE needs to use the email at the end to donate to this lab. You can complain in the comments like me or actually contribute...

[Jdksneo]

Please continue this important work. The stigma of herpes has ruined my mental health for the past ten years. Was diagnosed at 19. My entire twenties which are supposed to be spent dating and carefree have been filled with worry about this stupid virus that most people have but don’t get tested for. I can’t even find a therapist who is educated enough on herpes for therapy to even be worth it for me. They just don’t get that they probably have it too and they don’t see why refusing to be tested themselves for it out of fear is messed up. Not to mention the laws surrounding disclosure are totally confusing and unfair in terms of allowing people to say they don’t have it who have never been tested!! “Symptoms” often just look like a pimple so I don’t see how so many people can say they aren’t getting tested because they don’t have symptoms. Symptoms literally look different for everyone and are easily missed.

[RazzlyCrunch]

Don’t give up! We are rooting for you!

[Ray-nlrh]

I don't have a problem with your taking your time making sure everything is safe, i appreciate the fact you guys are trying to finally make a where others have valiantly tried and failed, because this is a endemic, God bless you guys and thank you

[maisingrux]

You are a hero! I’ve been following your research and I believe you will help a lot of people! We’re waiting for the trails ❤

[arturorangel]

We all must pray for this man and his team.

[sharminakter-xdws]

From Bangladesh I pray 5 times for sir keith jerome and his research team . may god bless you, throw your research the people of the world can be freed from Harpes virus. may god give you long life.

[juliamorris]

Thank you Keith for all your incredibly, stressful long hours spent working selflessly to find a cure. God be with you.