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Diagnosis
Shingles can be difficult to diagnose before visible signs of the disease appear. Once a rash and blisters appear, your doctor probably will diagnose shingles based on your symptoms and the appearance of your skin. Rarely, when the diagnosis is less certain, the doctor may scrape tissue, collect cells from the affected skin and examine them under a microscope for cellular changes consistent with a herpes zoster infection (called a Tzanck preparation).
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Genital Herpes: The Basics
What is genital herpes? Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the herpes simplex viruses (HSV) type 1 and type 2. Most genital... Read more »
Herpes Simplex: Introduction
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Herpes VirusesHerpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) is the main cause of herpes infections that occur on the mouth and lips. These include cold sores and... Read more »
Herpes genital (genital Herpes simplex)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted viral infection affecting the skin or mucous membranes of the genitals.Alternative NamesHerpes - genital;... Read more »
Herpes labialis (oral Herpes simplex)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Cold sore; Fever blister; Herpes simplex - oral; Oral herpes simplexSymptomsThe first episode may be mild or severe. It usually occurs in children... Read more »
Herpes genital (genital Herpes simplex)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Herpes - genital; Herpes simplex - genital; Herpesvirus 2; HSV-2SymptomsMany people with HSV-2 infection never have sores, or they have very mild... Read more »
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