... Genital herpes is an acute inflammatory disease of the genitalia. The prognosis varies, depending on the patient’s age, the strength of his immune defenses, and the infection site. Primary genital herpes is usually self-limiting but may cause painful local or... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... Herpes simplex, a recurrent viral infection, is caused by Herpesvirus hominis (HVH), a widespread infectious agent. Herpes type I, which is transmitted by oral and respiratory secretions, affects the skin and mucous membranes, commonly producing cold... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is caused by the cytomegalovirus, a deoxyribonucleic acid, ether-sensitive virus belonging to the herpes family. Also known as generalized salivary gland disease or cytomegalic inclusion disease, CMV infection occurs... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... A recurrent viral infection, herpes simplex is subclinical in about 85% of cases. The others produce localized lesions and systemic reactions. After the first infection, a patient is a carrier susceptible to recurrent infections, which may be provoked by fever, menses, stress, heat,... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... Also called generalized salivary gland disease and cytomegalic inclusion disease, cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is caused by the cytomegalovirus, which is a deoxyribonucleic acid, ether-sensitive virus belonging to the herpes family. The disease occurs... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... Sujit S. Iyer, MDRakesh D. Mistry, MD Cytomegalovirus Infection - BASICS Cytomegalovirus Infection - description Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a ubiquitous double-stranded DNA virus that is a member of the... Cytomegalovirus Infection - DIAGNOSIS ... Cytomegalovirus Infection - TREATMENT ... Cytomegalovirus Infection - FOLLOW UP ... Cytomegalovirus Infection - bibliography ... Cytomegalovirus Infection - CODES ... Cytomegalovirus Infection - FAQ
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... Joanne N. Wood, MD Smallpox - BASICS Smallpox - description Smallpox is a life-threatening, acute eruptive, contagious disease caused by the variola virus. The disease is characterized by a febrile ... Smallpox - DIAGNOSIS ... Smallpox - TREATMENT ... Smallpox - FOLLOW UP ... Smallpox - bibliography ... Smallpox - CODES
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