Chapter 164 :: Herpes Simplex Flashcards
1
Q
most commonly affected area of orofacial herpes simplex
A
outer one-third of the lower lip
2
Q
rugby
A
herpes rugbiorum or scrum pox
3
Q
antimicrobial peptides that inhibit HSV replication
A
Cathelicidin and beta-defensins
4
Q
Giemsa or Wright stain (the Papanicolaou staining method also can be used)
A
multinucleated giant cells that are diagnostic of herpetic infection
5
Q
Primary infection
A
Acyclovir, 200 mg orally 5 times a day
Acyclovir 400mg TID
Valacyclovir 1g BI
Famciclovir 250 TID
6
Q
Reduction of transmission
A
Valacyclovir, 500 mg orally once a day
7
Q
Neonatal herpes
A
IV acyclovir 20mg/kg every 8h x 14-21 days
