12. Herpes Simplex

Question 1

Causes

Answer 1

• Herpes Simplex Virus

- oral and genital

Question 2

Clinical Manifestations

Answer 2

• blisters on/around affected areas(mouth,genitals,anus)
• fever
• pain around genital area
• burning pain/difficulty urinating
• oral herpes usually cause tingling and burning before blisters

Question 3

Diagnostic Tests

Answer 3

• history
• appearance
• culture of virus
• direct fluorescen antibody to detect virus
• skin biopsy

Question 4

Treatments

Answer 4

• analgesics (ibuprofen, paracetamol)
• topical anaesthetic (prilocaine, lidocaine, benzocaine)
• antiviral (acyclovir, valaciclovir)