Herpes simplex

Pediatr Rev. 2009 Apr;30(4):119-29; quiz 130. doi: 10.1542/pir.30-4-119.

Abstract

After completing this article, readers should be able to: 1. Characterize the epidemiology of herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection, including mode of transmission, incubation period, and period of communicability. 2. Recognize the difference in clinical manifestations of HSV1 and HSV2 infection. 3. Diagnose various manifestations of HSV infection. 4. Describe the difference in the clinical manifestations and outcome of HSV infection in newborns and older infants and children. 5. Discuss the management of HSV infection. 6. List the indications and limitations of oral acyclovir treatment for HSV infection.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Antiviral Agents / administration & dosage
  • Antiviral Agents / adverse effects
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Drug Administration Schedule
  • Female
  • Herpes Genitalis / diagnosis*
  • Herpes Genitalis / drug therapy
  • Herpes Genitalis / epidemiology
  • Herpes Genitalis / transmission
  • Herpes Simplex / diagnosis*
  • Herpes Simplex / drug therapy
  • Herpes Simplex / epidemiology
  • Herpes Simplex / transmission
  • Herpesvirus 1, Human*
  • Herpesvirus 2, Human*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infusions, Intravenous
  • Male
  • Opportunistic Infections / diagnosis
  • Opportunistic Infections / drug therapy
  • Opportunistic Infections / epidemiology
  • Opportunistic Infections / transmission
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Pregnancy
  • Recurrence

Substances

  • Antiviral Agents