J Int Med Res (1982) 10,39 Treatment of Herpes Genitalis

There are a group of genital infections which continue to defy rapid and effective treatment. The variety of organisms believed causative in infections such as non-specific vaginitis, genital warts and genital lesions typify those infective agents which are not amenable to simple, satisfactory therapy. The value of povidone-iodine formulations in the treatment of genital herpes is reviewed with specific reference to primary Herpes Simplex type 2 infection. Two approaches to virucidal treatment of Herpes Simplex type 2 have been developed. The first, systemic treatment, has enjoyed detailed research in recent years