Useful contacts
Australian Herpes Management Forum
Australian Herpes Management Forum has information and some colour photographs on its website. It is sponsored by several pharmaceutical companies, including GSK and Novartis Pharmaceuticals; both of which companies make antiherpes drugs. www.ahmf.com.au/patients
Cold Sore Information Bureau
The Cold Sore Information Bureau has a lively website. It is sponsored by GSK, the manufacturer of aciclovir, and advertises their product. It has a questionnaire to help you identify your triggers, a good ‘Coping strategies’ section and FAQs. You can also request a free copy of their booklet. www.csib.co.uk
Herpes Viruses Association
Herpes Viruses Association is a UK not-for-profit organization that gives information on all types of herpes infections to its members. It is not sponsored by manufacturers of herpes treatments. Its website has a page on cold sores and gives information about joining the association. Write to: 41 North Road, London N7 9DP, UK. Tel: 0845 123 2305. www.herpes.org.uk/coldsores.html
Herpes.com
Herpes.com is a large USA website with lots of information about all types of herpes, including cold sores. If you are keen on changing the balance of L-lysine foods in your diet, look at its nutrition section for a list of the lysine content of foods. It is sponsored by several manufacturers of herpes remedies. www.herpes.com
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