Herpes Simplex Virus : A Practical Guide to Diagnosis, Management, and Patient Counseling for the Primary Care Clinician - 07/02/24
, Cornelis A. Rietmeijer, MD, PhD bRésumé |
Genital herpes is a chronic, lifelong sexually transmitted viral infection, which can cause recurrent, self-limited genital ulcers. It is caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 and type 2 viruses. Genital HSV infection is a very prevalent STI, which causes self-limited, recurrent genital ulcers. Treatment decreases duration of symptoms and signs and can be provided as episodic or suppressive therapy. Genital herpes can have a substantial impact during pregnancy and on sexual health in general. Counseling on natural history, transmission, treatment, and management of sexual partners is an integral part of management of genital herpes.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Herpes simplex virus (HSV), HSV diagnosis, HSV treatment, HSV counseling
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Vol 108 - N° 2
P. 311-323 - mars 2024 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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