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More virulent strain of herpes hitting sumo wrestlers: study
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/afp/080928/heal...rpes_japan_sumo
Japan's sumo wrestlers are vulnerable to a more virulent strain of a herpes skin virus, contracted through grappling their opponents, scientists said on Sunday.
The herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is notorious among the general public for causing unsightly cold sores and sore throats.
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/afp/080928/heal...rpes_japan_sumo
Japan's sumo wrestlers are vulnerable to a more virulent strain of a herpes skin virus, contracted through grappling their opponents, scientists said on Sunday.
The herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is notorious among the general public for causing unsightly cold sores and sore throats.
