Herpes simplex ulceration in the vulva can mimic other clinical condition of dermatitis. Exact diagnosis of herpes etiology has definite and different treatment compared to other types of vulvar ulceration and dermatitis. Histology alone only can till herpetic origin if typical nuclear inclusions seen. With immunohistochemistry to herpes simplex virus, we can diagnose up to 100% of all herpetic lesions
Material required: 2 smear slides (at least) from the vulva ulcer scraping
Cost of the test: 30 J.D
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Dr. Hussam Abu-Farsakh
American Board of Anatomic & Clinical Pathology, and Cytopathology
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