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Herpes Simplex Virus Infection (HSV)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

ImmunocompromiseRenal DysfunctionRefractory PainDehydrationOptimize HydrationSkin FragilityDelayed EmergenceActive InfectionAvoid Nephrotoxic DrugsContact Precautions

Pathophysiology

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a double-stranded DNA alphaherpesvirus. HSV -1 spreads through saliva and causes most orolabial disease; HSV-2 spreads sexually and causes most genital disease, with...

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