Identifying potential pitfalls in conventional herpes simplex virus management.
In recent years, it has become increasingly clear that genital ulcers from herpes simplex virus (HSV) are associated with HIV acquisition. In light of this evolving synergy in transmission and the availability of effective antiviral therapy, proper diagnosis and management of HSV becomes increasingly important. Unfortunately, conventional HSV management is founded on several popular misconceptions. Herein, we hope to dispel these common misconceptions and expand the current model of herpetic reactivation. By doing so, we aimed to unveil potential pitfalls in current herpetic management.
Nguyen
Nicholas
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University of Toledo College of Medicine, Toledo, OH, USA.
Burkhart
Craig N
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Burkhart
Craig G
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D017088:AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006558:Herpes Genitalis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016133:Polymerase Chain Reaction; D018139:Simplexvirus / Q000302:isolation & purification* / Q000502:physiology*; D014775:Virus Activation