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Clinical guidelines

HSV in HIV-Infected individuals

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.

Research

High risk of human immunodeficiency virus in men who have sex with men with HSV-2

HSV-2 infection is an important risk factor for HIV acquisition among men who have sex with men
Reduction of HIV-1 RNA levels with therapy to suppress herpes simplex virus

HIV-positive women taking valaciclovir were found to have reduced plasma HIV levels.

Video

2007 HIV and HSV interactions forum introduction
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Adrian Mindel introduces the topic and commences proceedings for the 2007 AHMF forum examining clinically significant interactions between HIV and herpesviruses.
 
2007 HIV and HSV interactions forum: Panel discussion
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Prof Adrian Mindel, Prof Bill Rawlinson, Prof Andrew Grulich and Prof Tony Cunningham discuss issues from the AHMF Forum on HIV and herpes interactions.
 
CMV infection and HIV
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Professor Bill Rawlinson discusses clinical issues related to disease manifestations and monitoring. From the AHMF 2007 Forum on Herpesvirus and HIV Interactions.
Herpes zoster and HIV
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Professor Tony Cunningham discusses clinical aspects of herpes zoster (shingles) and concurrent HIV infection.
HIV and HSV interactions
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From the AHMF 2007 Herpesvirus/HIV Interactions Forum. Professor Andrew Grulich discusses HSV Infection and the acquisition of HIV, and how HSV infection influences the transmission of HIV.
 
Screening for HSV in HIV+ patients
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Presented by Dr Darren Russell at the 2006 Australian Herpes Management Forum Breakfast Forum.

Event

Australasian Sexual Health Conference 2009

Transcripts

2007 lunch forum: HSV and HIV interactions

The AHMF HSV and HIV Interactions Lunch Forum was held in Sydney on 23 July 2007. Discussion focussed on the unique challenge that HIV presents in coinfection with various herpesviruses.
Screening for HSV in HIV+ patients
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PowerPoint file of Dr Darren Russell’s presentation is attached.

Web links

International Journal of STD and AIDS
International Journal of STD and AIDS
http://ijsa.rsmjournals.com/

This peer-reviewed journal provides a clinically oriented forum for investigating and treating sexually transmissible infections, HIV and AIDS. Contributors from around the world promote activities aimed at research, prevention and control of these infections. The journal contains in-depth...
Sexual Health
Sexual Health
http://www.publish.csiro.au/nid/164.htm

Sexual Health publishes original and significant contributions to the fields of sexual health including HIV/AIDS, Sexually transmissible infections, issues of sexuality and relevant areas of reproductive health. This journal is directed towards those working in sexual health as...
Sexually Transmitted Infections
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http://sti.bmj.com/

Sexually Transmitted Infections is the world’s longest running international journal on sexual health. It aims to keep practitioners, trainees and researchers up to date in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of all STIs and HIV. The journal publishes original work and evidence based...

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