Herpes Treatment

Authors: Dr. E. Thomas, MD, PhD, FRCPC; Dr. Stuart Maddin, MD, FRCPC

DIAGNOSIS

• The diagnosis of herpes is explained, with a summary of laboratory detection techniques.

AVAILABLE TREATMENT

• Available treatment for herpes is summarized, with a focus on Acyclovir, Vidarabine, and Foscarnet.

TREATMENT CHARTS

• Treatment chart of cold sores and treatment of genital herpes, by drug and dosage and by episode.