HERPES SIMPLEX
Essentials of Diagnosis
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It involves orolabial and genital areas.
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There develop small grouped vesicles on an erythematous
base.
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Regional lymph glands become swollen and tender.
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Tzanck smear is positive for multinucleated
giant cells.
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Main symptom is burning and stinging.
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Neuralgia is severe.
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Lesions heal with in a week.
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It is the main cause of genital ulceration.
Treatment
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Acyclovir is very effective. It may even be
given IV dose is 200 mg five times daily for 7-10 days.
In recurrent cases 400
mg twice daily of Acyclovir for many days is advised.
