Genital herpes simplex virus infections are widespread throughout the world and are
characterized by stigma, myth, and anxiety by patients and the public but are perceived as …

Objective: To describe patient experiences and views regarding genital herpes
management. Methods: Between February 2002 and January 2003, subjects with genital …

Objective: To compare and contrast attitudes and behaviours of family doctors and patients
with regard to genital herpes and its management. Methods: Family doctors and infected …

How a clinician informs a patient that they have genital herpes, and counsels them during
diagnosis and treatment, has a critical impact on the patient's long-term adjustment to …

The incidence and prevalence of genital herpes continue to increase in the USA, and the
availability of new, accurate serological tests for herpes simplex virus (HSV) may identify …

The most common viral sexually transmitted infections (STIs), herpes simplex virus (HSV)
and human papillomavirus (HPV), present special challenges for clinicians and their …

Most patients with herpes simplex virus infection have mild or subclinical disease and fail to
seek medical attention or are misdiagnosed. But inexpensive and accurate new serologies …

Approximately 17% of adults in the USA have antibodies to herpes simplex virus type 2
(HSV-2), 85-90% of whom are unaware of their infection. Diagnosed patients are more likely …

OBJECTIVE--To determine the variation in management of genital herpes by genitourinary
physicians, and whether their duration of experience or gender influence their clinical …

Genital herpes is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections and is
characterized by recurrent, painful, ulcerative lesions. Severe psychosocial disturbance has …