Herpes Simplex Virus-2

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Background

Clinical Features

  1. multiple painful lesions
  2. no buboes (occ shoddy LAD)
  3. more common in African Americans
  4. starts with small clumps of blisters that may have been preceded with local pain, tingling, itching, and burning
  5. +/- constiutional symptoms (fever, fatigue, myalgias, headaches)

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Differential Diagnosis

Workup

Management

  1. antivirals
    1. acyclovir
    2. famciclovir
    3. valacyclovir
  2. pain medications

Disposition

  • Generally outpatient

See Also

Sources

  • Emedicine


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