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Herpes Simplex Viruses (HSV)

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Herpes simplex

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Credits

Arthur Ammann, MD, Global Strategies for HIV Prevention

Description

Herpes simplex is a common complication of HIV infection. In children, it occurs primarily on the oral mucous membranes but also may be systemic.