Herpes Simplex Virus-2: Difference between revisions
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Revision as of 06:25, 20 February 2014
Background
Clinical Features
- multiple painful lesions
- no buboes (occ shoddy LAD)
- more common in African Americans
- starts with small clumps of blisters that may have been preceded with local pain, tingling, itching, and burning
- +/- constiutional symptoms (fever, fatigue, myalgias, headaches)
Differential Diagnosis
Workup
Management
- antivirals
- acyclovir
- famciclovir
- valacyclovir
- pain medications
Disposition
- Generally outpatient
See Also
Sources
- Emedicine