Stephen J. Schueler, M.D.

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Herpes Genitalis Similar Conditions

Conditions that may cause symptoms similar to genital herpes include:

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Last Updated: Mar 19, 2009 References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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PubMed Herpes Genitalis References
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