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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.

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.

The AHMF has released a six minute video demonstrating correct technique for taking diagnostic swabs for herpes.

The AHMF has released a six minute video demonstrating correct technique for taking diagnostic swabs for herpes.

Congratulations to the winner of the Live & Love Herpes Short Film Competition. Ah! Real Herpes! has taken the $10,000 judges choice award.

Congratulations to the winner of the Live & Love Herpes Short Film Competition. Ah! Real Herpes! has taken the $10,000 judges choice award.

Make a 30 second film about HSV for a chance to win $30,000 in the AHMF's Live & Love short film competition.

Make a 30 second film about HSV for a chance to win $30,000 in the AHMF's Live & Love short film competition.

36 per cent of survey participants found to be at high risk of contracting the virus.

Herpes infections of the eye include keratitis, corneal dendrites, corneal scarring, uveitis, acute retinitis, chronic conjunctivitis and neurotrophic keratopathy. The principal challenge for clinicians is tailoring the management to the type of damage.

Vertical transmission of HSV from mother to child can result in neonatal herpes, a rare condition—but with very high mortality. This guidelines examines strategies for reducing the incidence of this condition.

Vertical transmission of HSV from mother to child can result in neonatal herpes, a rare condition—but with very high mortality. This guidelines examines strategies for reducing the incidence of this condition.

The recently-approved herpes zoster vaccine has been shown to significantly reduce both the incidence and the severity of herpes zoster (shingles) in older people. This guideline discusses the efficacy of and indications for vaccination.

There are a number of ways in which HSV and HIV interact, first to enhance transmission of both viruses, and second in a number of clinical manifestations.

There are a number of ways in which HSV and HIV interact, first to enhance transmission of both viruses, and second in a number of clinical manifestations.

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.

Herpes zoster, commonly known as shingles, causes a painful rash which can have significant and long-standing consequences. Treating the rash quickly reduces its painfulness and duration and minimises the likelihood of debilitating sequelae.

Herpes zoster, commonly known as shingles, causes a painful rash which can have significant and long-standing consequences. Treating the rash quickly reduces its painfulness and duration and minimises the likelihood of debilitating sequelae.

Oral herpes is the cause of cold sores, a recurrent and unsightly condition affecting millions of Australians. This guidelines discusses diagnosis, management (topical and oral), transmission, complications and pathogenesis.

Varicella zoster virus (VZV) is a unique member of the Herpesviridae family, as it can infect both skin and nerves and develop latent infection within the dorsal root and trigeminal ganglia. Infection with this virus is common and causes a wide range of clinical syndromes. Although this virus...

Varicella zoster virus (VZV) is a unique member of the Herpesviridae family, as it can infect both skin and nerves and develop latent infection within the dorsal root and trigeminal ganglia. Infection with this virus is common and causes a wide range of clinical syndromes. Although this virus...

People diagnosed with genital herpes usually have many questions and concerns, a key one being anxiety about possible transmission of the infection to a partner. Similarly, an uninfected partner is often anxious about the possibility of acquiring genital herpes from the infected person.

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.

Most genital herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2), although herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) accounts for half the new cases in developed countries. The major concern of HSV is its frequency of recurrences, its chronicity and its effects on patient personal relationships while...