Herpes- Years Later

The video examines genital herpes and its natural history. Viewers are presented with a case causing a conundrum of occult infection and through the explanation of the virus’s natural history and pathophysiology are allowed to conclude the correct explanation for the seemingly inexplicable situation presented in the case study. HSV1 and HSV2 are reviewed and asymptomatic shedding vs active lesions are compared. The importance of and dangerous consequences of infection during pregnancy are emulated and the current management of this special situation is also presented. Viewers who are particularly concerned of sourcing of infections will derive benefit from the video. Management of herpes is presented in the form of the case study as well as a review of the current drugs available to treat genital herpes, including drug resistant cases. The video also briefly reviews the diagnosis of genital herpes and lists the various methods care providers use in the diagnosis of genital herpes today. The video explains why the incidence of genital HSV1 in increasing.