Herpes simplex is a recurrent vesicular eruption of mucocutaneous surfaces due to HSV infections. It is a painful eruption.
Signs and Symptoms:
- First outbreaks are longer and more sever than recurrent eruptions
- Prodromal tingling, burning, or frank pain with lymphadenopathy
- Fever, discomfort, malaise, and edema on involved area
- Grouped vesicles on erythematous base
- Recurrent infections are limited to mucocutaneous areas
- Acyclovir ointments
- Oral or IV acyclovir
- Daily acyclovir therapy for patient with more than 6 outbreaks per year
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