Herpes Simplex Virus: A Practical Guide to Diagnosis, Management, and Patient Counseling for the Primary Care Clinician

Med Clin North Am. 2024 Mar;108(2):311-323. doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2023.08.016. Epub 2023 Oct 8.ABSTRACTGenital 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.PMID:38331482 | DOI:10.1016/j.mcna.2023.08.016
Source: The Medical Clinics of North America - Category: General Medicine Authors: Source Type: research