No. 207-Genital Herpes: Gynaecological Aspects

J Obstet Gynaecol Can. 2017 Jul;39(7):e105-e111. doi: 10.1016/j.jogc.2017.04.015.

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this guideline is to provide recommendations to gynaecology health care providers on optimal management of genital herpes.

Outcomes: More effective prevention of complications and transmission of genital herpes.

Evidence: Medline was searched for articles published in French and English related to genital herpes and gynaecology. Additional articles were identified through the references of these articles. All study types and recommendation reports were reviewed.

Keywords: HSV; antiviral; counselling; genital herpes; prevention; screening.

Publication types

  • Practice Guideline

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use
  • Antiviral Agents / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Herpes Genitalis* / diagnosis
  • Herpes Genitalis* / drug therapy
  • Herpes Genitalis* / epidemiology
  • Herpes Genitalis* / transmission
  • Humans

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Antiviral Agents