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Genital Herpes

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Orofacial Infection

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Herpes Encephalitis

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Direct detection of Genital Lesions

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editors-In-Chief: Priyamvada Singh, M.B.B.S.; Lakshmi Gopalakrishnan, M.B.B.S.; Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]; Jesus Rosario Hernandez, M.D. [3]

## Overview[edit | edit source]

## Classification[edit | edit source]

Orofacial Infection | Anogenital Infection | Ocular Infection | Herpes Encephalitis | Neonatal Herpes | Herpetic Whitlow | Herpes Gladiatorum | Mollaret's Meningitis

## Epidemiology and Demographics[edit | edit source]

## Pathophysiology[edit | edit source]

## Asymptomatic Shedding[edit | edit source]

## Recurrences and Triggers[edit | edit source]

## Transmission[edit | edit source]

## Natural History, Complications and Prognosis[edit | edit source]

## Diagnosis[edit | edit source]

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Direct Detection of Genital Lesions

## Treatment[edit | edit source]

Overview | Antivirals for First Episode of Genital Herpes | Antivirals for Recurrent Genital Herpes

## Prevention[edit | edit source]

## Complications[edit | edit source]

## Counseling[edit | edit source]

## Related Chapters[edit | edit source]

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