ReviewSexually transmitted infections2002
Using the evidence base on genital herpes: optimising the use of diagnostic tests and information provision.
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18 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- British Association of Sexual Health and HIV UK national guideline for the management of anogenital herpes, 2024.International journal of STD & AIDS · 2025Guideline
- Sexually transmitted diseases treatment guidelines, 2015.MMWR. Recommendations and reports : Morbidity and mortality weekly report. Recommendations and reports · 2015Guideline
- Oral antiviral therapy for prevention of genital herpes outbreaks in immunocompetent and nonpregnant patients.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2014Pooled it
- Genital herpes.Sexually transmitted infections · 2006Guideline
- Diagnosis of genital herpes by real time PCR in routine clinical practice.Sexually transmitted infections · 2004Trial
- Differential diagnosis of perianal herpes: sexual abuse or autoinoculation?Forensic science, medicine, and pathology · 2026Article
- Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 Screening in Persons with and Without HIV: Evidence, Challenges, and Future Directions.Current HIV/AIDS reports · 2026Review
- Control of HSV-1 Infection: Directions for the Development of CRISPR/Cas-Based Therapeutics and Diagnostics.International journal of molecular sciences · 2024Review
- A Placenta Derived C-Terminal Fragment of β-Hemoglobin With Combined Antibacterial and Antiviral Activity.Frontiers in microbiology · 2020Article
- Herpes simplex epithelial and stromal keratitis: an epidemiologic update.Survey of ophthalmology · 2012Review
- Genital herpes in Canada: Deciphering the hidden epidemic.The Canadian journal of infectious diseases & medical microbiology = Journal canadien des maladies infectieuses et de la microbiologie medicale · 2012Article
- The diagnosis of genital herpes - beyond culture: An evidence-based guide for the utilization of polymerase chain reaction and herpes simplex virus type-specific serology.The Canadian journal of infectious diseases & medical microbiology = Journal canadien des maladies infectieuses et de la microbiologie medicale · 2007Article
- Evidence for sexual transmission of genital herpes in children.Archives of disease in childhood · 2007Review
- Diagnostics for herpes simplex virus: is PCR the new gold standard?Molecular diagnosis & therapy · 2006Review
- National survey of diagnostic services for genital herpes.Sexually transmitted infections · 2005Article
- Health related quality of life in genital herpes: a pilot comparison of measures.Sexually transmitted infections · 2005Article
- Ethics of screening for asymptomatic herpes virus type 2 infection.BMJ (Clinical research ed.) · 2004Review
- Herpes simplex virus: isolation, cytopathological characterization and antiviral sensitivity.Anais brasileiros de dermatologiaArticle
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Abstract
There have been several important advances in the range of available diagnostic tests for genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection in recent years; polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is emerging in routine clinical use and the potential role of type specific serological tests is currently under debate. Several large trials of prophylactic vaccines, subsequently proved to be ineffective, have expanded knowledge of the transmission and epidemiology of HSV infection. This article discusses optimal application of recent research evidence to clinical care, structured around the key issues for patients and their partners. These include acquisition and transmission of genital HSV-1 and HSV-2 infection, the natural history of genital herpes, and the role of partner notification.
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