Herpes Simplex: eMedicine Dermatology

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Herpes Simplex: eMedicine Dermatology

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Overview: Herpes simplex viruses (HSVs) are DNA viruses that cause acute skin infections and present as grouped vesicles on an erythematous base. Rarely, these viruses can cause serious illness and can affect pregnancy, leading to significant harm ...

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Most Recently Shared on April 23, 2010 at 3:30 am By:

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Herpes simplex viruses (HSVs) are DNA viruses that cause acute skin infections. More info about herpes simplex viruses. http://bit.ly/bXJXtL

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Prompt Treatment of Neonatal HSV Saves Lives : Skin & Allergy News

skinandallergynews.com — “Skin & Allergy News Digital Network is the online destination and multimedia properties of Skin & Allergy News, the independent news publication for the dermatology community. Our breaking news covers all areas of medical dermatology, dermatologic surgery, and aesthetic dermatology. We also provide the news by specialty interest: acne and rosacea, atopic dermatitis and eczema, cutaneous oncology, hair and nails, infectious diseases, pediatric dermatology, psoriasis and rheumatologic disorders, sView full resource at skinandallergynews.com

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Ruling out herpes simplex virus infection is key in any neonate who displays interrupted skin integrity - http://t.co/M3TMfhWA

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Prevalence and risk factors for herpes simplex infection among patients at high risk for HIV infection in Brazil - Lupi - 2011 - International Journal of Dermatology - Wiley Online Library

onlinelibrary.wiley.com — “Prevalence and risk factors for herpes simplex infection among patients at high risk for HIV infection in Brazil - Lupi - 2011 - International Journal of Dermatology - Wiley Online LibraryView full resource at onlinelibrary.wiley.com

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Prevalence and risk factors for herpes simplex infection among patients at high risk for HIV infection in Brazil... http://bit.ly/jKUrSX

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Genital Herpes in Pregnancy: eMedicine Obstetrics and Gynecology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Infection with genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) remains a common viral sexually transmitted disease, often subclinical, and a major worldwide problem in women of reproductive age. Women newly diagnosed with genital herpes will often experience psychological distress ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Cytomegalovirus: eMedicine Infectious Diseases

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a double-stranded DNA virus and is a member of the Herpesviridae family. The other family members include herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1 or HHV-1) and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2 or ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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New data on drug resistance in CMV infection. See the eMedicine article Cytomegalovirus. http://bit.ly/bGyLx5

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Cytomegalovirus Esophagitis: eMedicine Gastroenterology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a member of the Herpesviridae family, along with herpes simplex viruses (HSVs) 1 and 2, Epstein-Barr virus, varicella-zoster virus, and others. CMV is a double-stranded DNA virus with a protein coat and lipoprotein ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Cytomegalovirus can affect the body in various locations, including the esophagus. Learn symptoms. http://bit.ly/dfiTTi

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Cytomegalovirus Colitis: eMedicine Gastroenterology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a member of the Herpesviridae family, along with herpes simplex viruses 1 and 2, Epstein-Barr virus, and varicella-zoster virus. It is a double-stranded DNA virus with a protein coat and lipoprotein envelope. Similar ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Cytomegalovirus colitis is rare but may occur in immunocompromised patients. Learn more, including symptoms. http://bit.ly/bu3HXq

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Herpes Simplex Encephalitis: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Despite advances in antiviral therapy over the past 2 decades, herpes simplex encephalitis (HSE) remains a serious illness with significant risks of morbidity and death.1, 2, 3 Herpes simplex encephalitis occurs as 2 distinct entities: ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Herpes simplex encephalitis remains a serious illness with risks of morbidity and death. Learn more. http://bit.ly/d9ZS6c

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Herpetic Whitlow: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Herpetic whitlow is an intensely painful infection of the hand involving 1 or more fingers that typically affects the terminal phalanx.1Herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) is the cause in approximately 60% of cases of herpetic ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 27, 2010 at 2:56 am By:

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Herpetic whitlow is an intensely painful infection of the hand involving 1 or more fingers. Learn about the causes. http://bit.ly/cAVWUi

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Herpes Simplex: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The herpes simplex viruses comprise 2 distinct types of DNA viruses: herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2). The epidemiology of herpes infection has dramatically changed over the past several decades.1 ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Herpes viruses can cause a wide range of diseases. Learn more about herpes simplex. http://bit.ly/bDfz49

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Herpes Zoster: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Zoster is a common, predominantly dermal, and neurologic disorder caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), a virus morphologically and antigenically identical to the virus causing varicella (chickenpox). Difference in clinical manifestations between varicella and zoster apparently ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Approximately 750,000 cases of herpes zoster are reported each year. Learn the cause and symptoms. http://bit.ly/aMKbY8

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Kaposi Varicelliform Eruption: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Kaposi varicelliform eruption (KVE) is the name given to a distinct cutaneous eruption caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1, HSV-2, coxsackievirus A16, or vaccinia virus that infects a preexisting dermatosis. Most commonly, it is ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Kaposi varicelliform eruption is the name given to skin eruptions commonly caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1.http://bit.ly/bwkTnZ

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Pemphigoid Gestationis: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Pemphigoid gestationis (PG) is a rare autoimmune bullous dermatosis of pregnancy. The disease was originally named herpes gestationis on the basis of the morphological herpetiform feature of the blisters, but this term is a misnomer because ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 5:34 pm By:

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An itchy rash with blisters that appears during pregnancy may be pemphigoid gestationis. Learn the causes. http://bit.ly/bUbqaU

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Lichen Simplex Chronicus: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Lichen simplex chronicus (LSC) is thickening of the skin with variable scaling that arises secondary to repetitive scratching or rubbing. Lichen simplex chronicus is not a primary process. Rather, a person senses pruritus in a specific ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 14, 2010 at 1:20 am By:

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Lichen simplex chronicus is thickening of the skin with scaling that occurs after repetitive scratching or rubbing.http://bit.ly/clr7rT

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Herpes Simplex Virus Infection: eMedicine Pediatrics: General Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a double-stranded, enveloped, DNA virus. Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) belong to the family Herpesviridae, subfamily Alphaherpesvirinae. The herpes viruses are characterized by ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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For an in-depth look at pediatric Herpes Simplex Virus infection, read the eMedicine article at http://bit.ly/bCR71W

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