Genital herpes. An approach for general practitioners in Australia.
BACKGROUND
Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection that is most often asymptomatic and remains largely undiagnosed.


OBJECTIVE
To discuss the diagnosis, management and treatments available for genital herpes infections.


CONCLUSIONS
Genital herpes is a common infection with significant associated morbidity. Along with diagnosis and appropriate treatment, patient education, counselling and support are essential for effective management.
Ooi
Catriona
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Royal North Shore Hospital, New South Wales. cooi@doh.health.nsw.gov.au
Dayan
Linda
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D001315:Australia / Q000453:epidemiology; D018562:Disease Transmission, Infectious / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005194:Family Practice / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006266:Health Education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006558:Herpes Genitalis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000821:virology; D012307:Risk Factors; D017678:Sex Distribution; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*