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Journal article
Genital herpes in older women: A silent epidemic
Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Vol.20(6), pp.291-294
06/2008
PMID: 18588655
Web of Science ID: WOS:000256532400002
Abstract
Purpose: To present an overview of the prevalence of genital herpes in older women and to present case studies of older women diagnosed with genital herpes in a geriatric practice in the southeastern United States.
Data sources: Review of current scientific literature and treatment/practice guidelines. Specific descriptive cases are reviewed to illustrate the clinical problem.
Conclusions: Genital herpes is an important differential diagnosis to include when assessing and treating older women for recurrent genital symptoms.
Implications for practice: Given the large numbers of older individuals potentially infected with genital herpes, the nurse practitioner (NP) is well positioned to accurately diagnose and initiate treatment that can improve quality of life. The NP’s skill in education and counseling is essential to the ongoing management of genital herpes infections.
Details
- Title
- Genital herpes in older women
- Publication Details
- Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Vol.20(6), pp.291-294
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Copyright
- © 2008 The Author(s)
- Identifiers
- WOS:000256532400002; 99380523294606600
- Academic Unit
- School of Nursing; Usha Kundu, MD College of Health
- Language
- English