Genital Herpes Simplex Virus Infection

Faculty

Laura H. Bachmann, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Medicine, Epidemiology and International Health
UAB Schools of Medicine and Public Health
Birmingham Veterans Administration Medical Center

Needs Statement

STDs are common, costly, and preventable. Each year an estimated 15 million new STD infections occur in the United States, and nearly 4 million teenagers are infected with an STD. The direct and indirect costs of the major STDs and their complications, including sexually transmitted HIV infection, are conservatively estimated at $17 billion annually. The estimated annual incidence of sexually transmitted HSV infection is 1 million cases.  Genital herpes is a recurrent, life-long viral infection. In the general U.S. population, 22% of adults over age 12 have HSV-2 antibodies.  This conference addresses the signs and symptoms of herpes simplex virus, clinical management, and risk reduction strategies.

Target Audience

Healthcare professionals who diagnose and treat sexually transmitted diseases.

Objectives

1. Describe the epidemiology of HSV in the U.S.;
2. Describe the pathology of HSV;
3. Discuss the clinical manifestations of HSV infection;
4. Identify methods used to diagnosis HSV infection;
5. List the CDC-recommended treatment regimens for HSV;
6. Describe public health measures for the prevention of HSV.

Accreditation

Medicine
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and The Alabama/North Carolina STD Prevention and Training Center. The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit actually spent in the educational activity.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine presents this activity for educational purposes only. Participants are expected to utilize their own expertise and judgment while engaged in the practice of medicine. The content of the presentations is provided solely by presenters who have been selected for presentations because of recognized expertise in their field.

Faculty Disclosure

Dr. Bachmann has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Activity Sponsorship