3. Viral and Fungal Infections Flashcards
Verruca vulgaris
warts
What is the etiology of warts
HPV 2 & 4
What is the mode of transmission for warts?
skin to skin contact of the hands and feet
hyperkeratosis of the stratum corneum
What is the clinical manifestation of warts?
thrombosed capillaries = tiny black and red spots
flat-topped papules on the face
hyperkeratotic papules with rough surface (verrucous
what is the treatment of warts?
cryotherapy
topical therapy (doctor of patient applied)
condyloma acuminata
genital warts
what is the etiology of genital warts
HPV 6 &11
What is the mode of transmission for genital warts?
skin to skin contact
subclinical infection
sexual transmission (penetration not necessary)
condoms do not offer protection
what is the clinical manifestation of genital warts?
1-2mm or greater flat papules to verrucous growths
oncogenic potential if types HPV 16 or 18
What is the common form of cancer for HPV 16 and 18?
squamous cell and cervical cancer
What types of HPV pose a high risk
16 and 18 70% cervical cancer
What types of HPV pose a low risk
6 and 11 %90 genital warts
b-19?
Human parvovirus
what are the 2 types of herpes simplex virus
type 1 (HSV-1) and (HSV-2)
What is HSV 1 mostly?
oral and skin
What is HSV 2 mostly?
urogenital
What is the transmission of herpes simplex
skin to skin
skin-mucosa
mucosa-skin contact
Primary infection of herpes simplex virus is in what group of people?
immunocompromised
In herpes simplex, how long does the primary infection last?
10-14 days