Chapter 7 Flashcards
List the 8 herpes simplex viruses and their common names.
1- Herpes Labialis 2- Genital herpes 3- Varicella-zoster 4- Epstein-Barr virus 5- Cytomegalovirus 6- HHV-6 7- HHV-7 8- Kaposi’s sarcoma
For HSV-1, what is the type of clinical presentation you will see in younger patients vs 18+?
Younger patients will have the gingivostomatits, 18+ will present with pharyngotonsillitis.
What is the most common site of latency for the HSV-1 virus?
Trigeminal ganglion.
What is the most common site for reactivation of the HSV-1 virus?
Vermilion border.
Where will the intraoral lesions occur of recurrent herpes simplex virus?
Almost always on the keratinized bound mucosa.
What is the name for primary infection of HSV-1?
Acute herpetic gingivostomatitis.
What type of tissues can be affect with the primary infection oh HSV-1?
Both attached and movable.
What is the HSV-1 infection of thumb and fingers called?
Herpetic whitlow.
What is the HSV-1 infection found in wrestlers and rugby players?
herpes gladiatorum
What is the HSV-1 infection that spread through the facial beard region?
Herpes barbae
What are the histopathological features of HSV?
Multinucleation, ballooning degeneration, and Tzank cells.
What is the reoccurrence of HSV-3 called?
Herpes zoster or shingles.
Where is the latency location for HSV-3?
Dorsal root ganglion
What is one of the greatest concerns with HSV on the facial region?
If the tip of the nose is involved, it is a sign that ocular involvement may occur and could lead to blindness or death.
What is Ramsay Hunt Syndrome?
Syndrome associated with HSV-3 that involves the ipsilateral face leading to facial paralysis, hearing deficits, and vertigo.
What is the most common disease resulting from infection with HHV-4?
Infectious mononucleosis.