questions
Learning Objectives
- Discuss routine screening recommendations for herpes simplex virus infection in females and males
- List CDC-recommended treatments for first-episode genital herpes
- State CDC-recommended regimens for episodic therapy of persons with genital herpes
- Summarize CDC-recommended regimens for suppressive therapy for persons with recurrent genital herpes
- Describe treatment approach for a woman in labor with active genital herpes
Authors
Christine M. Johnston, MD, MPH
Christine M. Johnston, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
University of Washington School of Medicine
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
University of Washington School of Medicine
Disclosures: Grant to institution: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Consulting Fee: AbbVie, Gilead Sciences
Other: MedPace Data & Safety Monitoring Board Chair
Consulting Fee: AbbVie, Gilead Sciences
Other: MedPace Data & Safety Monitoring Board Chair
th Edition
This is the first time this Question Bank Topic appears on the National STD Curriculum.
Explore this topic in detail in the Herpes Simplex Virus – Genital Quick Reference,
or earn more CE for it in the Herpes Simplex Virus – Genital Self-Study
or earn more CE for it in the Herpes Simplex Virus – Genital Self-Study