Abstract:
:The clinical course is highly variable. The chance of recurrence is about 60 percent. Patients are infectious when lesions are present and, to a lesser extent, when asymptomatic virus shedding occurs. The chain of transmission can be difficult to ascertain. Transmission to the neonate is the most feared complication. Acyclovir--topical, oral or intravenous--is effective when used appropriately. Counseling and education by a supportive and informed physician can be of great benefit to patients with this sexually transmitted disease.
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Am Fam Physicianjournal_title
American family physicianauthors
Swinker MLsubject
Has Abstractpub_date
1986-09-01 00:00:00pages
127-32issue
3eissn
0002-838Xissn
1532-0650journal_volume
34pub_type
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doi:
更新日期:1998-02-15 00:00:00
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doi:
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doi:
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doi:
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doi:
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doi:
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