Viral Infections
Summary
- Diagnosis of HSV infection may include cytologic preparations (eg, the Tzanck test, for multinucleated giant cells), fluorescein-conjugated monoclonal antibodies applied to scrapings from lesions, cell culture, antigen detection, and PCR assays for HSV deoxyribonucleic acid
- Routine serologic screening for HSV-2 may be considered as a part of HIV management (Management Guidelines)[CDC OI]
- Preferred therapies for orolabial lesions and initial or recurrent genital HSV include valacyclovir, famciclovir, or acyclovir (Table 2) (Management Guidelines)[CDC OI]
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