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Herpes Simplex Virus

 

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Tables and Figures

Table 1: Clinical Manifestations and Type of Infection

Table 2: Clinical Manifestations of Primary HSV-2 Genital Herpes

Table 3: Clinical Manifestations of Recurrent Genital Herpes

Table 4: Diagnostic Tests for HSV Infection and Disease

Table 5: Herpes Blood Tests Quick Reference Guide

Table 6: Recommended uses of HSV type-specific serologic testing

Table 7: Therapeutic management of nongenital HSV infections

Table 8: Therapeutic management of genital HSV infections (HSV-2 or HSV-1)

Table 9: Telephone and Online Resources for Herpes Information

Figure 1: Herpes simplex gingivostomatitis

Figure 2: Recurrent herpes simplex labialis

Figure 3: Primary genital HSV lesions

Figure 4: Illustration of viral latency and reactivation

 

Vignettes

Review Article:  Javey G, Zuravleff J.  Keratitis. 2007.

Review Article:  Adhikari P, Mietzner T.  Cell Mediated Immunity. 2008.

Abudalu M, et al. Single-day, Patient-Initiated Famciclovir Therapy Versus 3-Day Valacyclovir Regimen for Recurrent Genital Herpes: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Comparative Trial. Clin Infect Dis. 2008 Sep 1;47:651-8.

Berrington WR, Jerome KR, et al. Clinical correlates of herpes simplex virus viremia among hospitalized adults. Clin Infect Dis. 2009 Nov 1;49(9):1295-301.

Ihekwaba UK et al. Clinical Features of Viral Meningitis in Adults: Significant Differences in Cerebrospinal Fluid Findings Among Herpes Simplex Virus, Varicella Zoster Virus, and Enterovirus Infections. Clin Infect Dis. 2008 Sep 15;47(6):783-9.

Philip et al. Evaluation of a New Point-of-care Serologic Assay for Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 Infection. Clin Infect Dis. 2008 Nov 15;47(10):e79-82.

Fuchs J, et al. Clinical and Virologic Efficacy of Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 Suppression by Acyclovir in a Multicontinent Clinical Trial. J Infect Dis 2010;201:1164-1168.

 

Authors

David W. Kimberlin, M.D.

First Edition (1998): Stephen L. Sacks

 

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