Herpes Simplex
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ICD10 CODE: B00
A viral infection transmitted by direct contact, and characterised by a localised primary lesion, latency, and recurrence.
Lesions can be oral (lips, oral mucosae – (HSV 1)) or genital (HSV 2).
Cause
- Herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2
Clinical features
TYPE OF HERPES |
FEATURES |
Herpes simplex: Primary infection |
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Herpes simplex Reactivation of primary infection |
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Differential diagnosis
- Aphthous ulcer
- Other causes of genital sores, e.g. syphilis
- Other causes of meningoencephalitis
Investigations
- No routine investigation necessary. Diagnosis is clinical
Management
Treatment | LOC |
Symptomatic treatment
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HC2 |
Note: Acyclovir only works if it is started within 48 hours of the first symptoms |
Prevention
Provide health education on
- Personal hygiene
- Avoiding direct contact with infected people
- Use of gloves and condoms as applicable