Management of genital herpes: a guide for GPs

Management of genital herpes: a guide for GPs

Although there is no curative treatment for genital herpes, antiviral therapy can reduce the duration of symptoms and the frequency and severity of recurrences. This article discusses the diagnosis of genital herpes, the treatment options available and the GP's role in management.

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Veröffentlicht in:Prescriber (London, England) England), 2018-02, Vol.29 (2), p.11-14
1. Verfasser: Draeger, Eleanor
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Antiviral drugs
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Zusammenfassung:Although there is no curative treatment for genital herpes, antiviral therapy can reduce the duration of symptoms and the frequency and severity of recurrences. This article discusses the diagnosis of genital herpes, the treatment options available and the GP's role in management.
ISSN:0959-6682
1931-2253
DOI:10.1002/psb.1646