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Oral herpes clinical management guidelines

AHMF clinical guidelines provide diagnosis and management information for conditions caused by herpesviruses.

  • The diagnosis of herpes simplex viruses
    Jun 2006
    May 2009

    HSV infections are often diagnosed clinically, but laboratory diagnosis is required for prescribing antiviral medications under Australia's Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. Diagnosis can be confirmed with one of four methods in Australia: viral isolation, direct antigen detection, PCR and type-specific serology.

  • Managing oral herpes
    Dec 1998
    May 2009

    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.

Disclaimer

The AHMF have made considerable efforts to ensure the information upon which this guideline is based reproduces the evidence as accurately as possible. Users of this guideline are strongly recommended to confirm that the information contained within it, especially drug indications, is correct by way of independent sources, as this guideline does not indicate an exclusive course of action or serve as a standard of medical care. The AHMF accepts no responsibility for any inaccuracies, information perceived as misleading, or success of any treatment regime detailed in this guideline.

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