Online Medical Books for Genital herpes

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2. Genital herpes: Introduction
3. Genital herpes Misdiagnosis
4. Genital herpes Causes
5. Genital herpes Complications
6. Genital herpes Prevention
7. Genital herpes Treatments
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Herpes simplex
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

... 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... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »

Genital herpes
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

... 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 systemic disease... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

Herpes simplex
(Handbook of Diseases)

... 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... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

Adjust the vaccine schedules forchildren who receive chemotherapy, particularly for live virus vaccines
(Avoiding Common Pediatric Errors)

... Author: Emily Riehm Meier, MD What to Do - Interpret the Data, Make a Decision, Take Action Children receiving chemotherapy for treatment of malignancies are in an immune-compromisedstate.Immunosuppressionoccursduetotheunderlying... Suggested Readings ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

Use every episode of care with adolescent patients to assure genital health
(Avoiding Common Pediatric Errors)

... Author: Madan Dharmar, MD What to Do - Gather Appropriate Data Adolescence is an important developmental period with regard to sexuality andsexualbehavior.Adolescentsareatincreasedriskforsexuallytransmitted diseases(STD... Suggested Readings ... READ EXCERPTS »

Herpes Simplex Virus
(The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult)

... Jason Newland, MDLouis M. Bell, Jr., MD Herpes Simplex Virus - BASICS Herpes Simplex Virus - description Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a moderately large, double-stranded DNA virus. There are 2 serologically distinguishable... Herpes Simplex Virus - DIAGNOSIS ... Herpes Simplex Virus - TREATMENT ... Herpes Simplex Virus - FOLLOW UP ... Herpes Simplex Virus - bibliography ... Herpes Simplex Virus - CODES ... Herpes Simplex Virus - FAQ ... READ EXCERPTS »

Smallpox (Variola Virus)
(The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult)

... 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 prodrome followed by the ... Smallpox - DIAGNOSIS ... Smallpox - TREATMENT ... Smallpox - FOLLOW UP ... Smallpox - bibliography ... Smallpox - CODES ... READ EXCERPTS »

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