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Herpes - Genital

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      Learning Objectives

      • Discuss routine screening and diagnostic recommendations for herpes simplex virus infection 
      • List CDC-recommended treatments for first-episode genital herpes
      • State CDC-recommended regimens for episodic therapy of persons with genital herpes
      • Summarize CDC-recommended regimens for suppressive therapy for persons with recurrent genital herpes
      • Describe management for pregnant persons with genital herpes

      Authors

      Christine M. Johnston, MD, MPH

      Christine M. Johnston, MD, MPH
      Professor of Medicine
      Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
      University of Washington School of Medicine
      Medical Director
      University of Washington STD Prevention Training Center

      Disclosures:
      Grant to institution: GSK, Moderna
      Consulting Fee: Assembly Biosciences, GSK, and Pfizer
      The relevant financial relationship was mitigated.
      David H. Spach, MD
      David H. Spach, MD
      Professor of Medicine
      Editor-in-Chief, National STD Curriculum
      Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
      University of Washington
      Disclosures:
      None

      Reviewers

      Aley G. Kalapila, MD, PhD

      Aley G. Kalapila, MD, PhD
      Associate Professor of Medicine
      Division of Infectious Diseases
      Emory University School of Medicine
      Grady Health System

      Disclosures:
      None

      2nd Edition

      This is a substantial revision of the original Question Bank Topic. The previous edition was titled Herpes Simplex Virus – Genital and available until October 5th, 2021.

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      • 1.5 CME AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, 1.5 MOC Part II Points, or
      • 1.5 CNE contact hours (qualifies for pharmacology CE for advanced practice nurses)

      CNE and CME Origination: February 1st, 2017
      CNE and CME Reviewed: September 11th, 2024
      CNE and CME Expiration: March 31st, 2025 (2nd Edition)

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