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HSV infection - 2ndtime
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12-24-2010, 09:02 AM
A 23 year old is admitted in the hospital for asthma exacerbation. He develops a penile lesion. On examination, there are multiple painful vesicles with erythematous base. What is the next step?

1.Tzank smear
2. start acyclovir
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12-24-2010, 09:06 AM
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12-24-2010, 09:13 AM
Correct. In HSV infection, if there are clear vesicles, we dont have to do any further diagnostic studies. Start acyclovir.

On CCS, I think we should do Tzank smear.
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