Condoms do not cover everything: an unusual presentation of herpes simplex virus-2 infection

Int J STD AIDS. 2007 Apr;18(4):283-4. doi: 10.1258/095646207780658845.

Abstract

We report on a patient who presented with an unusual manifestation of primary herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection. Furthermore, this case again shows that even the correct use of a condom has limited protecting value. We emphasize the usefulness of informing patients carefully about transmission risks of HSV.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Condoms / virology*
  • Groin / pathology
  • Groin / virology*
  • Herpes Genitalis / transmission*
  • Herpesvirus 2, Human / pathogenicity*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Skin Ulcer / pathology
  • Skin Ulcer / virology*