Author/Editor		Engst, R
Title		Problems of anogenital herpes. A dermatological point of view
Type		članek
Source		Acta Dermatovenerol Alp Panon Adriat
Vol. and No.		Letnik 2, št. 2
Publication year		1993
Volume		str. 40-8
Language		eng
Abstract		All herpes simplex virus variants of the same serotype (HSV 1/2) cause anogenital infec#ons. Complications such as ulcerations, lymphangitis, urethritis, vaginitis, cervicitis, prostatitis and even sensormotoric disorders can arise during the manifest disease. Additional infections with bacteria or fungi lead to a complicated course of the disease. Eczema herpeticum and postherpetic erythema multiforme are two particular diseases which can develop during the course of a HSV infection. In immunocompromised patients, complications in HSV infections are especially common and always life-threatening. The drug of choice in all HSV-induced diseases is the extremely well tolerated virustatic, acyclovir. If this substance is started early and in dosage and administration appropriate to the clinical picture, it is generally capable of reducing the severity of the disease, substantially shortening its duration and of reliably overcoming complications. Prophylactic oral long-term suppression therapy can successfully prevent complications.
Descriptors		HERPES GENITALIS HERPES GENITALIS ACYCLOVIR SIMPLEXVIRUS