Genital Herpes Test

Genital herpes is caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection. Herpes simplex virus is divided into two types, HSV-1 and HSV-2. HSV-1 is in close contact with the respiratory tract, skin and mucous membranes, mainly causing infections of the lips, pharynx, eyes and skin. A small number (about 10%) can also cause genital herpes, which is caused by oral sex. Basic Information Specialist classification: Infectious disease inspection and classification: biochemical examination Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Tips: Avoid local scratching, and do not use drugs that are too irritating. Normal value Tzanck test on lesions can detect the giant cell inclusions of HSV infection, but can not distinguish between HSV infection or varicella-zoster virus infection, the sensitivity is only 60% of virus isolation. Clinical significance Abnormal result The average genital herpes after HSV infection is about 4 to 5 days. The affected part of the vulva has a burning sensation. Immediately, a group of papules can occur, which can be a cluster or clusters, followed by the formation of blisters. Primary genital herpes, often accompanied by general malaise, low fever, headache and other systemic symptoms, local lymphadenopathy. People in need of examination: The disease is a common acute herpetic skin disease caused by the virus. More common in the elderly, individual cases can be generalized, called generalized herpes zoster. Precautions Inappropriate people: physical discomfort, such as the elderly, pregnant women during childbirth. Contraindications before inspection: Avoid local scratching, and do not use drugs that are too irritating. Requirements for inspection: Follow the doctor's instructions. Inspection process Genital herpes examination: cytological examination of herpesvirus: take the cells as smears, add fluorescently labeled monoclonal antibodies to HSV-1 and HSV-2, and detect the viral inclusion bodies of apple green fluorescent cells in multinucleated giant cells under fluorescent microscope. A diagnosis can be made. Not suitable for the crowd Pregnant women and the elderly during childbirth. Adverse reactions and risks Generally no adverse reactions.

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