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Alternative diagnoses list for Genital herpes:
For a diagnosis of Genital herpes, the following list of conditions have been mentioned in sources as possible alternative diagnoses to consider during the diagnostic process for Genital herpes:
- Genital ulcers - not all such ulcers are due to herpes.
- Gonorrhea
- Chlamydia
- Molluscum contagiosum
- Genital warts
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Impetigo
- Varicella
- Herpes zoster
- Scabies
- Trauma
- Syphilis
- Chancroid
- Lymphogranuloma venereum
- Granuloma inguinale
- Behet's syndrome
- Aphthous ulcers
- Herpangina
- Erythema multiforme
- Pemphigus
- Candidiasis
- Reactive arthritis
- SLE
- Bullous pemphigoid
- Squamous cell carcinoma
Diseases for which Genital herpes may be an alternative diagnosis
The other diseases for which Genital herpes is listed as a possible alternative diagnosis in their lists include:
Genital herpes: Hidden Causes Misdiagnosed?
Causes of Genital herpes may include these medical conditions:
- HSV type 1 - though less common than HSV type 2, the HSV-1 virus from cold sores can also cause genital herpes.
- more causes...»
Rare Types of Genital herpes:
- HIV related herpes
- Occupational exposure related herpes
- More rare types »
Genital herpes: Medical Mistakes
Related medical mistakes may include:
Genital herpes: Undiagnosed Conditions
Commonly undiagnosed conditions in related areas may include:
- Sexual Disorders & STDs -- serious diseases often undiagnosed:
- more undiagnosed conditions...»
General Misdiagnosis Articles
Read these general articles with an overview of misdiagnosis issues.
- Misdiagnosis Overview
- How Common is Misdiagnosis?
- Over-Diagnosed Diseases
- Under-Diagnosed Diseases
- Types of Misdiagnosis
- Wrong Type Misdiagnosis
- Why Does Misdiagnosis Occur?
- Difficult Diseases to Diagnose
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About misdiagnosis:
When checking for a misdiagnosis of Genital herpes or confirming a diagnosis of Genital herpes, it is useful to consider what other medical conditions might be possible misdiagnoses or other alternative conditions relevant to diagnosis. These alternate diagnoses of Genital herpes may already have been considered by your doctor or may need to be considered as possible alternative diagnoses or candidates for misdiagnosis of Genital herpes. For a general overview of misdiagnosis issues for all diseases, see Overview of Misdiagnosis.
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