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Genital Herpes - 0%Topic 1
IntroductionActivities - 0%Topic 2
Epidemiology in the United StatesActivities - 0%Topic 3
Microbiology, Pathogenesis, and TransmissionActivities - 0%Topic 4
Clinical ManifestationsActivities - 0%Topic 5
Laboratory DiagnosisActivities - 0%Topic 6
Screening for HSV-2 InfectionActivities - 0%Topic 7
TreatmentActivities - 0%Topic 8
Genital HSV in Pregnancy and Neonatal HerpesActivities - 0%Topic 9
PreventionActivities - 0%Topic 10
Patient Counseling and EducationActivities - 0%Topic 11
Summary PointsActivities - Genital Herpes CE Quiz
Genital Herpes Overview
About this Lesson
Last Updated: March 20th, 2025
CNE/CME
Continuing Education
This lesson qualifies for:
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- 1.0 CME AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, or
- 1.0 CNE contact hour and 1.0 CE contact hour (does NOT qualify for pharmacology CE for advanced practice nurses)
CNE and CME Origination: February 1st, 2017
CNE and CME Review: April 1st, 2025
CNE and CME Expiration: March 31st, 2027 (3rd Edition)
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3rd Edition
This is a substantial revision of the original Lesson. The previous edition was titled Genital Herpes and available until March 31st, 2025.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize common clinical manifestations of genital herpes
- Use recommended laboratory diagnostic methods to diagnose genital herpes
- Selectively use herpes simplex virus type-specific serologic screening when indicated
- Appropriately treat first-episode and recurrent genital herpes infections
- Provide counseling and education for individuals with genital herpes
Lesson Contributors
Authors
David H. Spach, MD
David H. Spach, MD
Editor-in-Chief
Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
Editor-in-Chief
Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
Disclosures:
None
Christine M. Johnston, MD, MPH
Christine M. Johnston, MD, MPH
Associate Editor
Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
Medical Director
University of Washington STD Prevention Training Center
Associate Editor
Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
Medical Director
University of Washington STD Prevention Training Center
Disclosures:
Grant to institution: GSK, Moderna
Consulting Fee: Assembly Biosciences, GSK, Pfizer
Support for Travel to Meetings: GSK
Presentation Development: AIDS Healthcare Foundation
Consulting Fee: Assembly Biosciences, GSK, Pfizer
Support for Travel to Meetings: GSK
Presentation Development: AIDS Healthcare Foundation
The relevant financial relationship was mitigated.
Nicholas Van Wagoner, MD, PhD
Nicholas Van Wagoner, MD, PhD
Professor of Medicine
Division of Infectious Diseases
University of Alabama School of Medicine
Professor of Medicine
Division of Infectious Diseases
University of Alabama School of Medicine
Disclosures:
None
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