Genital herpes is caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV)-1 and HSV-2. It is an
underdiagnosed and undertreated sexually transmitted infection characterised by latency …

Genital herpes continues to be a public health problem in both developed and developing
countries. Laboratory confirmation of clinical diagnosis is important, particularly as there are …

Accurate identification of persons with genital herpes is necessary for optimal patient
management and prevention of transmission. Because of inherent inaccuracies, clinical …

Herpes genitalis is caused mainly by herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) and to a lesser
extent but with increasing frequency, by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). Today, the …

Since the type of herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection affects prognosis and subsequent
counseling, type-specific testing to distinguish HSV-1 from HSV-2 is always recommended …

The reliability and limitations of the currently used routine tests for herpes simplex virus type
2 (HSV-2) antibody in Australia are reviewed. Six case reports illustrate the clinical dangers …

Background: Virus isolation in cell culture is the recognised diagnostic gold standard for
genital herpes. Although increasing evidence indicates that polymerase chain reaction …

These guidelines aim to provide comprehensive information about sexually transmitted
herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection and its laboratory diagnosis in eastern European …

The article discusses the critical role that the laboratory plays in the diagnosis and
management of genital herpes infection, a chronic lifelong condition. The main factor …

The most devastating consequence of genital herpes is neonatal herpes. It is clear that the
majority of newborns acquire their infection by contact with infected genital secretions during …