Herpes Simplex

Today we get back on track in our STI saga with herpes simplex!

Clinically speaking, the most important thing to remember is the treatment of HSV, which is summed up nicely in the CDC guidelines. That said, we’ve tried to put together a little table for ease of reference here.

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In pregnancy, suppressive therapy should be initiated at 36 weeks with one of two regimens: acyclovir 400mg TID or valacyclovir 500mg BID.

We also don’t discuss much about disseminated HSV infection or neonatal HSV infection in today’s podcast. These can be devastating to adults and neonates alike, but we will touch on the neonatal aspect in a future episode on TORCH infections.

Find additional resources at The OBGProject!
- STD Screening in Pregnancy
- Ulcerative Genital Conditions in HIV-positive Patients