16-2 Flashcards
3 common infections of the oral cavity?
Herpes Simplex Virus
Candida Albicans
Deep fungal infections
3 common infections of the oral cavity?
Herpes Simplex Virus
Candida Albicans
Deep fungal infections
HSV-1 commonly affects?
Orofacial region
HSV-2 commonly affects?
Genital region - not restricted to this though
How does a Herpes Simplex Virus infection present in children aged 2-4?
Asymptomatic or
Gingivostomatitis, fever, LAD
How does Herpes Simplex Virus infection present in children aged 2-4?
Asymptomatic or
Gingivostomatitis, fever, LAD
How does Herpes Simplex Virus infection present in adults?
Pharyngitis
How does Herpes Simplex Virus infection present in immunocompromised?
Chronic Mucocutaneous infection
Herpes Simplex Infection causes chronic mucocutaneous infection in?
Immunocompromised
Herpes Simplex Infection causes pharyngitis in?
Adults
What does Reactivation of HSV cause?
Recurrent Herpetic Stomatitis at site of primary inoculation
What does Reactivation of HSV look like?
(Herpetic Stomatitis)
Groups of small vesicles on lips and other oral surfaces
- Filled with clear fluid -> rupture -> painful, red ulcerations
What does Reactivation of HSV look like?
(Herpetic Stomatitis)
Groups of small vesicles on lips and other oral surfaces
- Filled with clear fluid -> rupture -> painful, red ulcerations
Where does Reactivation of HSV occur?
Site of primary inoculation
Herpetic Stomatitis usually clears within?
3-4 weeks