Overview

This module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete and includes the following elements. 

• Background
  • Definition, causes, prevalence, transmission, risk factors, trigger factors, complications, prognosis
• Diagnosis
  • When to suspect genital herpes
• Management
  • How to manage a person with genital herpes
• An optional quiz to assess your learning from the course
• An audit suggestion
• A list of useful links and resources for further reading

Goals

During this course you will learn to:

• Make a diagnosis of genital herpes.
• Make an accurate assessment of a person with suspected genital herpes.
• Refer all people with suspected genital herpes to a specialist for an accurate diagnosis, treatment, and follow up.
• Diagnose genital herpes in primary care if referral is not possible or acceptable.
• Provide self-care advice and treatment for people with genital herpes where appropriate.
• Provide treatment in primary care for people with recurrent genital herpes.

Audit Suggestions

Topics covered