Herpes Simplex Virus
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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
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Authors
David W. Kimberlin, M.D.
First Edition (1998): Stephen L. Sacks
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