Atypical Presentation of Genital Herpes in an HIV Infected Man
- Author:
Tang JJ
;
Tang MM
;
Chan LC
;
Heng A
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- From:Malaysian Journal of Dermatology
2007;19(-):127-129
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection is one of the
common opportunistic viral infections that may occur in
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) - infected patients.
The natural history of HSV infection is often altered in this group of patients. Characteristically, genital herpes presents with multiple painful vesicles and erosions in
immunocompetent patients. However, clinical
presentations in immunocompromised patients are
frequently severe and atypical which may lead to a delay in
diagnosis and treatment. Genital herpes enhances
transmission of HIV infection and hence early detection of
this condition is important to reduce transmission of HIV
and HSV.
