Herpes Simplex

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CLINICAL DESCRIPTION

Viral infection cause by herpes Simplex virus 

CLINICAL FEATURES

There are two types.

• Type 1 affects lips;
• Type 2 affects genitals but can interchange due to oral sex.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

• Burning sensations or pain and/or pruritus on affected area
• Grouped vesicles

TREATMENT

• Acyclovir 200 to 400 mg po 8 hourly for 1 week.
• In case of bacterial superinfection, treat accordingly (refer to bacterial infection section)