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Overview
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Overview
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Overview
Overview
Primary herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection is first infection with either herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) or herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2) in individuals who do not have antibodies to either HSV-1 or HSV-2.
Diagnosis is usually based on distinctive lesions, but lab tests may be done if lesions are atypical and if patient has a central nervous system (CNS) disease or severe infection or is pregnant, immunocompromised, or a neonate.
Symptomatic therapy include analgesics and antipyretics, topical anesthetics, antipruritics, oral preparations for the symptomatic relief of ulceration and inflammation, and antivirals (oral and topical).
For further information regarding the management of Herpes Simplex Virus Infection, please refer to Disease Algorithm for the Treatment Guideline.
Diagnosis is usually based on distinctive lesions, but lab tests may be done if lesions are atypical and if patient has a central nervous system (CNS) disease or severe infection or is pregnant, immunocompromised, or a neonate.
Symptomatic therapy include analgesics and antipyretics, topical anesthetics, antipruritics, oral preparations for the symptomatic relief of ulceration and inflammation, and antivirals (oral and topical).
For further information regarding the management of Herpes Simplex Virus Infection, please refer to Disease Algorithm for the Treatment Guideline.
