chp 43 part 2 herpes Flashcards
Is most associated with genital herpes
HSV-2
Lesions are primarily orofacial
Hsv-1
Virus is possible by direct contact
For example lips to finger to genital
Or lips to finger to eye
Auto inoculation
Either can cause genital lesions. The virus embeds itself in a nerve ganglion, and is reactivated by UV light, skin irritation, fever, stress, and fatigue.
Herpes simplex
S/s of herpes simplex
cold sores and fever blisters
Topical
oral acyclovir (Zovirax),
famciclovir (Famvir),
valacyclovir (Valtrex).
Warm compresses to the sores, followed by tincture of benzoin or spirits of camphor to aid in drying and healing.
Disease is self-limiting, but can recur.
Treatment for herpes
Treatment for herpes simplex
Topical
oral acyclovir (Zovirax),
famciclovir (Famvir),
valacyclovir (Valtrex).
Warm compresses to the sores, followed by tincture of benzoin or spirits of camphor to aid in drying and healing.
Disease is self-limiting, but can recur.
Causes chickenpox in young children, and shingles in all ages.
Herpes Zoster
The virus replicates in the peripheral nerve ganglia, and is activated by trauma, malignancy, stress, or local radiation.
Herpes zoster
Begins as a low-grade fever and loss of appetite.
Maybe aching or discomfort.
About 3 to 5 days after onset, small groups of vesicles appear on the skin, following the nerve pathways leading from spinal nerve to skin.
S/s of herpes zoster
S/s of herpes zoster
Begins as a low-grade fever
and loss of appetite.
Maybe aching or discomfort.
About 3 to 5 days after onset, small groups of vesicles appear on the skin, following the nerve pathways leading from spinal nerve to skin.
Analgesics, including Capsaicin,
calamine lotion,
cold compresses (with Burow solution),
Zovirax,
Famvir,
Valtrex,
rest and adequate nutrition
Treatment for herpes zoster
Treatment of herpes zoster
Analgesics, including Capsaicin,
calamine lotion,
cold compresses (with Burow solution),
Zovirax,
Famvir,
Valtrex,
rest and adequate nutrition
