Online Medical Books for Herpes
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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... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... Herpes zoster (also called shingles) is an acute unilateral and segmental inflammation of the dorsal root ganglia caused by infection with the herpesvirus varicella-zoster, which also causes chickenpox. This infection usually occurs in adults. It produces localized vesicular skin... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... 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... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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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,... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... Also called shingles, herpes zoster is an acute unilateral and segmental inflammation of the dorsal root ganglia caused by infection with the herpesvirus varicella-zoster, which also causes chickenpox. This infection usually occurs in adults. It produces... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... 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... 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
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