18.7.1
Herpes Simplex
Malawi Standard Treatment Guidelines, 6th Edition, 2023. Chapter 18, Skin Conditions.
Clinical Description
Viral infection cause by herpes simplex virus
Signs and Symptoms
There are two types. Type 1 affects lips; type 2 affects genitals but can interchange due to oral sex.
Signs and Symptoms
- Burning sensations or pain and/or pruritus on affected area
- Grouped vesicles
Treatment
- Acyclovir 200 to 400 mg po 8 hourly for 1 week.
- In case of bacterial superinfection, treat accordingly (refer to bacterial infection section)
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