Herpes simplex virus: it's more than a cold sore.
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a common office problem and may be trivialized as "just a cold sore." HSV infections may cause great concern to the otherwise healthy patient due to psychosocial issues and may lead to morbidity and mortality in certain populations. This article discusses clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of orolabial/genital herpes and presents answers to questions frequently posed to primary care providers and specialists.
Swearingen
Jennifer A
JA
University of Missouri-Columbia, USA. swearingenja@health.missouri.edu
Ailor
Susan K
SK
D000212:Acyclovir / Q000031:analogs & derivatives / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003880:Dermatology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006566:Herpesviridae Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D011320:Primary Health Care; D018139:Simplexvirus; D000077483:Valacyclovir; D014633:Valine / Q000031:analogs & derivatives / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000998:Antiviral Agents; D014633:Valine; D000077483:Valacyclovir; D000212:Acyclovir