Herpes simplex

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Herpes simplex
Electron micrograph of Herpes simplex virus.

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Classification Orofacial Infection Anogenital Infection Ocular Infection Herpes Encephalitis Neonatal Herpes Herpetic Whitlow Herpes Gladiatorum Mollaret's Meningitis
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Direct detection of Genital Lesions
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Antiviral Therapy Overview Antivirals for First Episode of Genital Herpes Antivirals for Recurrent Genital Herpes
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editors-In-Chief: Priyamvada Singh, M.B.B.S.; Lakshmi Gopalakrishnan, M.B.B.S.; Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]; Jesus Rosario Hernandez, M.D. [3]

Classification

Orofacial Infection | Anogenital Infection | Ocular Infection | Herpes Encephalitis | Neonatal Herpes | Herpetic Whitlow | Herpes Gladiatorum | Mollaret's Meningitis

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Direct Detection of Genital Lesions

Treatment

Overview | Antivirals for First Episode of Genital Herpes | Antivirals for Recurrent Genital Herpes | Alternative Therapies

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