Herpes, Genital

Alternate Name:

Test:

Lesion smearand culture for virus (+), S.HSVan-tibodies (+), Tzank smear (+)

Sign:

Dd:

Syphilis, scabies, shingles, impetigo, lymph0-granuloma venereum, trauma, carcinoma; chan­croid, erythema multiforme, vulvitis

Phys:

Multiple, painful genital blisters that break down to ulcers. Incubation period 2-7 days