Herpes simplex
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Herpes simplex | |
Electron micrograph of Herpes simplex virus. | |
ICD-10 | A60, B00, G05.1, P35.2 |
ICD-9 | 054.0, 054.1, 054.2, 054.3, 771.2 |
DiseasesDB | 5841 Template:DiseasesDB2 |
MeSH | D006561 |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1], Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]
Overview
Subtypes
- Orofacial infection
- Anogenital infection
- Ocular infection
- Herpes Encephalitis
- Neonatal herpes
- Herpetic whitlow
- Herpes gladiatorum
Epidemiology & Demographics
Asymptomatic shedding
Recurrences and triggers
Transmission
Mode of Transmission | Population At Risk | Prevention of Transmission
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical examination | Serology | Direct detection of genital lesions
Treatment
- Antiviral Therapy: Overview | Antivirals for First Episode of Genital Herpes | Antivirals for Recurrent Genital Herpes | Antivirals for Severe Disease | Topical treatments | Other drugs | Alternative therapies
Complications
Counseling
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