Class: Herpes : HSV1, 2, VZV Flashcards
WHat type of herpes virus are HSV and VZV
alpha
Which herpesvirus causes neonatal herpes
HSV 2
Which herpesvirus causes oral herpes
HSV 1
Which herpesvirus causes encephalitis
HSV-1
What antivirals to use if viral resistance develops (2) (MOA)
Cidofovir and Foscarnet - Don’t need to be activated by viral kinases
ADEs of Acyclovir: (1)
IV - can crystalize in the kidney - need to infuse slowly and hydrate
ADEs of gangciclovir (2)
neutropenia, thrombocytopenia
Cidofovir ADEs (2)
renal toxicity
neutropenia
Foscarnet ADEs (2)
renal toxicity
neutropenia
Where do HSV 1 and 2 infect
mucosal epithelial cells,
What site is especially rare for HSV-2 infx but common for HSV-1
oral mucosa
MC form of transmission of genital HSV-1
oral sex (that’s right)
How is HSV-2 MC spread
Most commonly get HSV-2 from asymptomatically shedding partner.
Where are HSV-1 and 2 latent (2)
oral - trigeminal ganglia
genital - sacral ganglia
VSV is latent in what 3 places
dorsal root, cranial nerve, trigeminal nerve
What drugs used to treat primary outbreaks of HSV
All cyclovirs work.
3 complications fo HSV 1 and 2 infx
Meningitis with HSV-2 but not HSV-1
cervicitis-70-90%
Herpes proctitis (rectal lesions)
Which complication is seen in HSV-2 but NOT in HSV-1
meningitis
What is diffrence between primary and recurrent outbreaks of HSV 1 and 2?
Not as long and without systemic symptoms of primary outbreak - so no fever malaise
Which virus (1 or 2 ) asx sheds more often
HSV 2»_space;>HSV 1
How often does HSV 2 shedding occur?
every 10 days for 2-12 hours
What 3 antivirals are used to reduce shedding, transmission and recurrences? how often dosed?
acyclovir, valacyclovir, or famciclovir
Daily