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Leader Genital herpes , “ the new paradigm ”
The use of new molecular and serological assays has allowed fresh insights into the natural history of genital herpes. While formerly it was viewed as an initial symptomatic episode followed by clearly identifiable recurrences, studies have now shown that it is a chronic infection during which virus is frequently shed from mucosal surfaces, either in the absence of symptoms or with symptoms not...
متن کاملGenital herpes.
In developed countries, genital herpes is, together with papillomavirus infections, among the most common sexually transmitted diseases. HSV is a dormant virus causing lifelong infection and recurring with or without clinical symptoms. Exposure to lesions and to asymptomatic viral shedding result in transmission. Thus, in most cases, finding the exact path of viral transmission is impossible. T...
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Mathematical models are useful tools for summarizing and testing current knowledge about a system and predicting trends. Models have shown that medical and behavioural changes can substantially affect herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) transmission and can be used to develop rational epidemic control policies. The spread of the genital herpes epidemic and the potential impact of HSV antiviral ...
متن کاملGenital Herpes: A Review.
Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted disease, affecting more than 400 million persons worldwide. It is caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV) and characterized by lifelong infection and periodic reactivation. A visible outbreak consists of single or clustered vesicles on the genitalia, perineum, buttocks, upper thighs, or perianal areas that ulcerate before resolving. Symptoms of prima...
متن کاملHerpes simplex virus type 1 is the leading cause of genital herpes in New Brunswick.
INTRODUCTION Little is known about the role of herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 (HSV1) in the epidemiology of genital herpes in Canada. Data on herpes viral cultures for two consecutive years obtained from L'Hôpital Dr GL Dumont, which performs all the viral culture testing in New Brunswick, were reviewed. It was hypothesized that HSV1 was the main cause of genital herpes in New Brunswick. M...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Clinical Pathology
سال: 1999
ISSN: 0021-9746
DOI: 10.1136/jcp.52.1.1