The Self-Study STD Module – Genital Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Infection is a web-based training course designed to guide clinicians in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of genital HSV infection. This training module is based on the STD curriculum developed by the National Network of STD/HIV Prevention Training Centers.

Course Objectives

After completing this course you will be able to:

1. Describe the epidemiology of genital HSV infection in the U.S.
2. Describe the pathogenesis of genital HSV.
3. Discuss the clinical manifestations of genital HSV infection.
4. Identify the common methods used in the diagnosis of genital HSV infection.
5. Discuss the management of genital HSV infection.
6. Summarize appropriate prevention counseling messages for genital HSV infection.
7. Describe partner management for patients with genital HSV infection.

Target Audience

The Self-Study STD Module – Genital Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Infection is intended for the following clinicians in primary care settings who desire a basic introduction to STD diagnosis and management:

Continuing Education

Students completing the Self-Study STD Module – Genital Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Infection can earn continuing education credits in one of the following categories:

Continuing Medical Education (CME)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is accredited as a provider of Continuing Nursing Education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

This activity provides 1.25 contact hours.

Continuing Education Units (CEU)

The CDC has been approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102. The CDC is authorized by IACET to offer 1.25 CEU's for this program.

Disclosure Statement

CDC, our planners, and our content experts wish to disclose they have no financial interests or other relationships with the manufactures of commercial products, suppliers of commercial services, or commercial supporters.

There was no commercial support provided for this activity.


Course Developers

The Self-Study STD Module – Genital Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Infection is based on the STD curriculum developed by the National Network of STD/HIV Prevention Training Centers and incorporates recommendations from the 2006 CDC STD Treatment Guidelines.

The Self-Study STD Module – Genital Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Infection was developed for the web by:

Rheta Barnes, RN, MSN, MPH
Medical Education and Evaluation Team
Division of STD Prevention
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Subject matter expert reviewer:

Fujie Xu, MD, PhD
Medical Epidemiologist
Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch
Division of STD Prevention
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Kim Workowski, MD
Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch
Division of STD Prevention
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Acknowledgements

Roxanne Barrow, MD, MPH
Keith Davis, AA
Lumbé Davis, MPH
Miatta Dennis, MSA
Suzanne Haecker, MA
Hanne S. Harbison, MHS, MSN, CRNP

Sponsorship

This program was developed solely by CDC.