Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Genital Herpes is the most prevalent sexually transmitted disease in the United States, with 50 to 60 million infected persons and up to a million new infections annually. This much needed resource covers the epidemiology, clinical presentation and classification, differential diagnosis, laboratory diagnosis, treatment, prevention, neonatal herpes, and the prominent psychosocial aspects of genital herpes.
GENITAL HERPES also:
x Provides succinct coverage of primary, non-primary, and recurrent herpes
x Discusses the all-important problem of asymptomatic viral shedding and transmission
x Offers in-depth coverage of physical examination and diagnosis
x Features an extensive treatment section with materials on the principles of antiviral chemotherapy and recommended antiviral drug regimens
x Addresses the counseling needs of herpes-infected patients
x Contains an appendix detailing valuable resources for patient education
Table of Contents
Introduction
Etiology and Pathogenesis
Epidemiology of Genital Herpes
Clinical Manifestations of Genital Herpes
Physical Examination
Differential Diagnosis
Laboratory Diagnosis
Treatment
Prevention
Annotated References
Information Resources for Persons with Genital Herpes or at Risk