B3.007 - Key properties of human herpesviruses Flashcards
HSV-1 aka
HHV 1
what type of virus is HSV-1
Alpha
What oral affection does HSV-1 have
cold sores
What other pathology does HSV-1 have
Genital ulcers, related skin lesions, keratitis, encephalitis, meningitis
What is the primary target cell of HSV-1
Mucoepithelia
What is the main site of latency of HSV-1
Sensory and cranial nerve ganglia
What type of virus is HSV-2
alpha
What is HSV-2 oral affection
cold sores
What other pathology does HSV-2 have
genital ulcers, but more rare
What is the primary target cell of HSV-2
Mucoepithelia
What is the main site of latency in HSV-2
Sensory and cranial nerve ganglia
What is VZV aka
HHV 3
What type of virus is VZV
Gamma
What oral affections does VZV have
Possible oral manifestation of chicken pox and herpes zoster
What other pathology does VZV have
chicken pox, herpes zoster