Condition Info - BotMed Application

ConditionName

Herpes simplex

ConditionDescription

Symptoms

Tiny blisters appear on the following:

Skin: Particularly around the mouth or on the genitals
Mucous membranes: Including those lining the eyes, vagina, cervix, or inside of the mouth.
The skin around the blisters is often red.

PhysicalFindings

ClinicalTests

Viral culture; 
Serology AB (blood);
Tzanck smear, you need active lesion (good for rule in).

RiskFactors

IsRedFlag

IsNPLEX

Consequence

ProgressionFromCondition

TreatmentOptions

PharmOptions

Acyclovir;
Valacyclovir

WebLink

https://www.merckmanuals.com/en-ca/professional/infectious-diseases/herpesviruses/herpes-simplex-virus-hsv-infections