Genital herpes: practical impact of the 2001 consensus conference?
Braig, S.; Chanzy, B.
Journal de Gynecologie Obstetrique et Biologie de la Reproduction 31(6 Suppl): 4s60
2002
ISSN/ISBN: 0368-2315 PMID: 12451359 Document Number: 542657
Genital herpes, usually a benign infection, has nevertheless an important psychological impact by its recurrent character. The clinical management needs first a well done patient counseling, and second, the biological documentation of the virus excretion. When this is achieved, different treatment strategies may be proposed aiming mainly acute crisis. There is, however, a strong trend towards the prevention of recurrences using suppressive antiviral treatment or modulating the immune system (vaccines, immunomodulators). Indeed, there is a hope that these new approaches may lead to the reduction of disease transmission by diminishing the viral shedding.