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Genital herpes: a review for pharmacists – Certificate of Completion
DURATION
PROFESSION
Physician
# OF CREDITS
2
ACCREDITATION
Certificate of Completion
EXPIRY DATE
2017-01-10
Learning objectives
On completion of this module, pharmacists will:
- Understand the pathogenesis and epidemiology of Herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) and HSV-2.
- Know the difference between initial and recurrent genital and oral herpes.
- Appreciate the different clinical presentations of HSV infections, including the various stages of lesions.
- Understand the impact (medically and psychologically) that herpes infections have on patients.
- Be able to give an overview of the current antiviral treatment options for the management of HSV infections.
- Appreciate the role of the pharmacist in the prevention and treatment of HSV infections through appropriate patient advice and education.