Review article published in Antiviral Research Volume 71, Issues 2-3, September 2006, Pages 141-148
Web links for clinicians
The following links contain information suitable for clinicians, such as clinical management protocols, journal articles and professional organisations.
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Scientific paper
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Herpes simplex encephalitis: Adolescents and adults
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How to treat genital herpes (Australian Doctor)
Dr Catriona Ooi, a member of the AHMF Board, has contributed an article on the treatment of genital herpes to the GP publication Australian Doctor. Her article covers transmission, the spectrum of disease, investigations and management. There are case studies and tables presenting data on patient concerns and strategies for minimising transmission.
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How to treat herpes simplex infections (Australian Doctor)
Dr Suzanne Garland, AHMF Board Member, has published illustrated guidelines on the management of herpes simplex infections in the Australian Doctor magazine.
Her article includes discussions of epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis, prevention and management. There are multiple clinical images and a quiz which allows RACGP members to earn CPD points.
Article details: Garland Suzanne. How to treat herpes simplex infections. Australian Doctor, 2005: 15 July, pages 27-34
Management guideline/protocol
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Herpes zoster vaccination: Australian Immunisation Handbook
Chapter from the 9th edition of the Australian Immunisation Handbook, published by the Department of Health and Ageing.
Academic journal
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HERPES: The journal of the IHMF
HERPES: the Journal of the International Herpes Management Forum (IHMF) is a review journal published three times a year. It aims to provide clinicians with a regular update on key issues and recommendations relating to all aspects of the patient management of herpesvirus infections and their sequelae. The publication is structured to be educational, informative and up to date. Full text is available free of charge.
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International Journal of STD and AIDS
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 editorial reviews, original articles and research, short papers, case reports, audit reports and CPD papers. There is also a lively correspondence column, a book review section, and news from the genitourinary medicine associations.
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Sexual Health
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 clinicians, public health practitioners, researchers in behavioural, clinical, laboratory, public health or social, sciences. The journal publishes peer reviewed original research, editorials, review articles, topical debates, case reports and critical correspondence
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Sexually Transmitted Infections
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 reviews and comment on the clinical, epidemiological, sociological and laboratory aspects of sexual health from around the world.