1991
DOI: 10.1177/095646249100200501
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Management of Genital Herpes Simplex Infection

Abstract: Summary: Herpes simplex infection of the genitals is a common condition, more often due to herpes simplex virus (H5V) type 2 than to type 1 virus. There is a severe first attack followed by mild recurrences which are more common and more frequent after H5V-2 than after H5V-1 genital infection.Clinical features with prodrome, vesicles and erosions may be characteristic allowing rapid clinical diagnosis. When possible laboratory confirmation should be attempted. General management includes simple hygiene, avoida… Show more

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“…Aciclovir does not cure genital herpes, but diminishes the symptoms. Oral as well as intravenous treatment of initial genital herpes with aciclovir reduced the duration of viral shedding, new laesion formation, and the duration of both local and systemic symptoms; the overall mean healing times were halved [19].…”
Section: (2) 1991mentioning
confidence: 98%
“…Aciclovir does not cure genital herpes, but diminishes the symptoms. Oral as well as intravenous treatment of initial genital herpes with aciclovir reduced the duration of viral shedding, new laesion formation, and the duration of both local and systemic symptoms; the overall mean healing times were halved [19].…”
Section: (2) 1991mentioning
confidence: 98%
“…Das jährliche Übertragungsrisiko von HSV-2 auf den Partner beträgt 6%, wenn dieser bereits HSV-l-Antikörper hat, und 16%, wenn der Part ner keine HSV-l-Antikörper besitzt. Das Vorhandensein von HSV-1-Antikörpern dürfte somit das Risiko einer HSV-2-Infektion vermindern [7], [ 8].…”
Section: Epidemiologieunclassified
“…Niedrigere Dosierungen haben höhere Rezidivraten zur Folge [11]. Eine weitere Möglichkeit ist eine anfängliche Dosierung von 4 X täglich 200 mg mit einer nachfolgenden Dosisreduktion auf 3 X täglich 200 mg und, falls keine Rezidive auftreten, auf 2 X 200 mg [8,11 ].…”
Section: Klinik Des Herpes Genitalisunclassified
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