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Review
. 1992 Sep;11(3):190-9.

Genital herpes simplex virus infection: natural history

S Vanderhooft  1 , P Kirby
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  • PMID: 1327054
Review

Genital herpes simplex virus infection: natural history

S Vanderhooft et al. Semin Dermatol. 1992 Sep.

Abstract

Genital herpes simplex virus infection is the most common ulcerative sexually transmitted disease diagnosed in North America. Its variability of clinical manifestations, potential for asymptomatic infection and transmission, and recurrent nature make study of genital herpes infections difficult. The biology of herpes viruses, epidemiology and clinical manifestations of genital herpes, modes of transmission, complications, and methods of diagnosis are discussed.

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