A 35 year old white woman presented in March 2000 to a genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinic with 5 year history of recurrent lesions typical of genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection occurring almost every month.[sti.bmj.com]
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This case demonstrates the importance of early recognition of urticaria associated with HSV infections in order to avoid delay in instituting antiviral treatment in GUM clinics or other settings for this disabling skin condition.[sti.bmj.com]
Also, in recent years, effective forms of treatment for several peripheral neuropathies have been introduced, making accurate diagnosis imperative.[accessmedicine.mhmedical.com]