Veni, VD, Vici: twelve points about herpes that need to be conquered.(Letters to the Editor) From: Journal of Drugs in Dermatology | Date: March 1, 2004| Author: Burkhart, Craig G.; Burkhart, Craig N. | COPYRIGHT 2004 Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Herpes is best known for intermittently producing embarrassing sores on the mouth and genitals, yet representing a major public health problem in the world. It is a persistent, chronic infection with a dynamic interaction between the host and the virus. Listed below are some poorly appreciated facts about this viral infection, which are fascinating, enlightening, and helpful in clinical practice.

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