Chapter 7 Flashcards
What is the only natural reservoir for HHV?
Humans, HHV stands for human herpes virus!
What are the types of HHV?
HHV-1, HHV-2, VZV, EBV, CMV, HHV-6, HHV-7, KSHV
Where are lesions typically seen in HSV-1?
Lesions are typically above the waist, specifically, perioral lesions
What condition has been able to induce HHV-1 lesions experimentally?
UV light exposure
What term describes a symptomatic primary infection in younger populations?
Acute herpetic gingivostomatitis
How is HHV-2 transmitted?
Sexual contact
Are primary infections of HHV-1 and HHV-2 usually asymptomatic or symptomatic?
80% are usually asymptomatic
After initial exposure or HHV-1 and HHV-2, where is the virus transported to?
The virus is taken up by the sensory nerves and transported to associated sensory ganglia (latent state).
What is the primary site of latency for herpes?
Trigeminal ganglion
What are the terms that describe reactivation of herpes virus?
Secondary infection, recurrent infection or recrudescent infection
What is the most common site of recurrence for HHV-1?
Vermillion border and adjacent skin of the lips.
What is other names for HHV-1 when it occurs adjacent skin of the lips?
Herpes labialis, cold sore, fever blister
True or False: 40% of people in the US has a history of herpes labialis
True
Describe the prodrome of HHV-1?
Pain, burning, itching, tingling 6-24 hours before the lesion develops. Symptoms are most severe in the first 8 hours.
Describe the appearance of HHV-1/2 lesions.
Multiple, small, erythematous papules (fluid filled vesicles) that rupture and crust with 2 days.
How long does it take for HHV-1/2 to heal?
7-10 days
How many HHV-1/2 outbreaks does a majority of people experience a year?
2 outbreaks a year
How long is the HHV-1/2 virus actively replicating for?
2 days. Mechanical rupture of intact vesicles releases the virus and can result in spreading the lesion
Where do recurrent intraoral lesions usually occur?
Almost always on keratinized, bound mucosa (palate, attached gingiva)
At what age does acute herpetic gingivostomatitis usually occur?
Most cases occur before 5 years old
True or False: Both movable and attached oral mucosa can be affected by acute herpetic gingivostomatitis.
True, both movable and attached mucosa can be affected by acute herpetic gingivostomatitis.
In acute herpetic gingivostomatitis, self-inoculation of ________, _______, and _______ can occur.
Fingers, eyes and genitals
What term describes primary herpes in patients 18 years and older?
(Acute herpetic?) Pharyngotonsillitis
What are the initial symptoms of herpetic pharyngotonsillitis?
Sore throat, fever, headache
What term describes a herpes infection of the thumb or fingers?
Herpetic whitlow
What term describes a herpetic infection found in contaminated abrasions of wrestlers or rugby players?
Herpetic gladiatorum or scrumpox
What term describes a herpes infection created by shaving?
Herpes barbae
What location of HSV-1 is a concern for ocular involvement?
The tip of the nose (ocular involvement of herpes is actually the leading infectious cause of blindness in the US)
What term describes a life threatening infection caused by extensive herpetic cutaneous vesicular eruption that arises from pre-existing skin disease?
Eczema herpticum or Kaposi’s varicelliform eruption
What are the histopathologic features of HHV?
Multinucleation, ballooning degeneration (Acantholysis, nuclear clearing, nuclear enlargement) Tzanck cells (free floating)
How is HHV diagnosed?
Clinical presentation, cytologic smear, tissue biopsy, serologic testing(has to be 4-8 days after exposure)
How is HHV treated?
Antivirals (acyclovir)
What virus causes chicken pox?
Varicella-Zoster Virus aka HHV-3
How is VZV spread?
Through air droplets or direct contact with active lesions
At what age do most cases of VZV occur?
Between the ages of 5-10
After initial VZV infection, where does the virus establish latency?
Dorsal spinal ganglia
What are some predisposing factors for reactivation of VZV?
Immunosuppression, radiation, malignancies, increasing age, alcohol abuse, emotional or physical stress
What is the syndrome associated with VZV?
Ramsay Hunt Syndrome
Describe Ramsay Hunt Syndrome.
Cutaneous lesions of the external auditory canal, facial paralysis, hearing deficits, vertigo
What virus causes infectious mononucleosis?
Epstein Barr virus aka HHV 4
What are some other lesions which demonstrate EBV?
Oral hairy leukoplakia, lymphomas (African’s Burkitt lymphoma), Nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Approximately how many adults are infected with EBV?
Up to 95% of adults
How is infectious mononucleosis diagnosed?
Presence of Paul Bunnel heterophil antibodies
What are the signs of infectious mononucleosis?
Prodrome 2 week before, fatigue, malaise, anorexia, fever, lymphadenopathy, oral lesions (petechiae on hard palate, NUG)
What virus can reside in salivary glands, endothelium, macrophages and lymphocytes?
Cytomegalovirus aka HHV 5