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Meghan Plunkett¹, Colby T Neville², Jennifer G Chang²

¹Warrior Care Clinic at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado.

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Genital herpes, a lifelong infection affecting millions globally, is caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV). Antiviral therapies and safe sex practices are key to managing outbreaks and preventing transmission.

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Area of Science:

Infectious Diseases
Virology
Public Health

Background:

Genital herpes is a widespread, lifelong sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV) types 1 and 2.
Affecting over 500 million people worldwide, it involves initial infection and recurrent episodes with viral shedding.
Currently, no vaccines exist for HSV prevention, and routine screening of asymptomatic individuals is not advised.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, management, and prevention strategies for genital herpes.
To highlight the importance of antiviral therapy and safe sexual practices in controlling HSV transmission and recurrence.
To outline specific recommendations for managing genital herpes during pregnancy to prevent neonatal exposure.

Main Methods:

Literature review of epidemiological data, diagnostic methods, and treatment guidelines for genital herpes.
Analysis of current prevention strategies, including suppressional antiviral therapy, condom use, and behavioral modifications.
Examination of clinical manifestations, diagnostic techniques (PCR, viral culture, serology), and therapeutic options (nucleoside analogues).

Main Results:

Genital herpes is a chronic condition with significant global prevalence.
Effective management involves antiviral medications to reduce viral shedding and prevent recurrences.
Prevention strategies focus on risk reduction, including suppressive therapy in serodiscordant couples and avoidance of sexual contact during outbreaks.

Conclusions:

Genital herpes requires lifelong management, with antiviral therapy playing a crucial role in reducing transmission and recurrence.
Safe sexual practices and targeted interventions are essential for public health control of HSV.
Special considerations are necessary during pregnancy, including antiviral suppression and delivery planning to minimize neonatal herpes transmission.