Herpes - Genital
15 questions
Learning Objectives
- Discuss routine screening and diagnostic recommendations for herpes simplex virus infection
- 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 management for pregnant persons with 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
David H. Spach, MD
David H. Spach, MD
Professor of Medicine
Editor-in-Chief, National STD Curriculum
Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
Professor of Medicine
Editor-in-Chief, National STD Curriculum
Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
Disclosures: None
Reviewers
Aley G. Kalapila, MD, PhD
Aley G. Kalapila, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Infectious Diseases
Emory University School of Medicine
Grady Health System
Disclosures: None
2nd Edition
This is a substantial revision of the original Question Bank Topic. The previous edition was titled Herpes Simplex Virus – Genital and available until October 5th, 2021.
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CNE and CME Reviewed: July 16th, 2019
CNE and CME Reviewed: December 29th, 2020
CNE and CME Reviewed: January 24th, 2022
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