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For information on herpesviruses, the following web sites may be of interest.
RESOURCE DISCLAIMER:
Any views expressed through listed Herpes Resources are those of the respective organizations themselves and are not necessarily endorsed by the AHF.
The AHF regrets that we cannot give medical advice or referrals, nor are we able to offer a medical question-and-answer service.
The list below is by no means comprehensive. Further resources may be found under Educating Your Patients, Clinician Information, and the Herpes Resources page.
1998 Guidelines for Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Disease
The treatment guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Australian Herpes Management Forum
This site is intended for all interested people, from infectious diseases specialists to members of the public with no health training background. Content is searchable by condition or virus, includes treatment information, and includes a number of clinical images. Site is supported by GlaxoSmithKline Australia.
Herpesdiagnosis.com
Helps healthcare providers diagnose the disease, and patients to understand it.
HerpesWeb
GlaxoSmithKline-sponsored site, with a section specifically for healthcare professionals, accessible through a short demographic questionnaire. Valuable information on diagnosis and treatment guidelines, management strategies, and upcoming congresses.
The International Herpes Alliance
This site provides extensive patient-focused information, including regional support group listings, issues and events, shared experiences of people living with herpes, and patient educational information available in multiple languages.
The International Herpes Management Forum
Downloadable information and educational guidelines for doctors and patients on the management of herpesvirus infections. The site offers access to global links on herpes management, a listing of upcoming meetings for healthcare professionals, and a library of monographs, posters, and slide presentations on all aspects of herpesvirus infection.
The International Union against Sexually Transmitted Infections (IUSTI)
The oldest international organization in the field. Its objective is the achievement of international cooperation in the control of sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV infection. Material primarily is of interest to members, but site includes a selection of herpes images.
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Provides major support for scientists conducting research aimed at developing better ways to diagnose, treat, and prevent the many infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases that afflict people worldwide. The genital herpes fact sheet can be found here.
From the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research Infection and Immunity
This wide-ranging and detailed article examines herpes infections and man's attempts to cope with them, from the days of Hippocrates to modern times.
New Zealand Herpes Foundation
Patient section includes herpes and pregnancy, recognizing genital herpes, and information for partners. Physician section contains downloadable treatment monographs and images of herpes outbreaks. Site is supported by GlaxoSmithKline New Zealand.
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