title: Education to undermine a taboo. Understanding herpes simplex virus.
abstract: Although the physical symptoms of herpes can be well-managed, the psychological effects can be severe and distressing. Nurses can help alleviate sufferers' fear and anxiety by educating them on how they can control symptoms and prevent the virus from spreading.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Beardsley
mesh_terms: D015703:Antigens, CD / Q000032:analysis; D015214:Antigens, Differentiation, Myelomonocytic / Q000032:analysis; D006561:Herpes Simplex / Q000150:complications / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D016256:Lewis X Antigen; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D013609:Taboo
chemical_list: D015703:Antigens, CD; D015214:Antigens, Differentiation, Myelomonocytic; D016256:Lewis X Antigen