Genital herpes
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Live and Love: A Short Film Competition about Herpes Make a 30 second film about HSV for a chance to win $30,000 in the AHMF's Live & Love short film competition. We invite film makers to create a 30 second work to destigmatise herpes (HSV). Encourage conversation, debunk myths, break the taboo... allow your viewers to be transported to a world where their minds are open to a subject they would normally dismiss. The competition is open to: |
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AHMF research to be presented internationally In 2007, the AHMF conducted an online survey to determine how many people were at risk of having herpes. The results are about to be presented to a wide international audience. |
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Two-day treatment course for genital herpes A new two-day course of famciclovir (available in Australia as Famvir) has been licensed for treating outbreaks of genital herpes. The new course consists of a single 500mg dose, followed by three doses of 250mg. |
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A new approach to genital herpes treatment A two day course of famciclovir can effectively treat outbreaks of genital herpes. The AHMF has recently published guidelines on the new two day genital herpes treatment course. |
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How to take a swab for herpes The AHMF has released a six minute video demonstrating correct technique for taking diagnostic swabs for herpes. |
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Online survey helps determine those likely to have herpes 36 per cent of survey participants found to be at high risk of contracting the virus. |
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Antiviral prescribing informaton: PBS conditions and eligibility the Australian Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme subsidises the cost of antviral medications for specified conditions. Unfortunately these important medications are sometimes not prescribed due to confusion over PS requirements. |
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Short course therapy for recurrrent herpes simplex Short (two-day) course treatment for recurrent genital herpes was approved in Australia in 2008. If patient-initiated at the onset of symptoms, this form of treatment can be as effective as the more established five-day course. |
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Counselling and communication skills for patients with genital herpes While good communication and counselling skills play an important part in the management of all kinds of patient difficulties, for the patient with genital herpes, or any sexually transmissible infection, they are particularly important. |
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Managing genital herpes Genital herpes is under-recognised and under-treated.More than three-quarters of people with genital herpes simplex virus infection do not receive appropriate therapy for their condition because the infection has not been recognised or properly diagnosed. |
