Clinical Conference Virology Flashcards
1
Q
Causes of genital ulcers
A
Herpes simplex (50-70 percent), Syphillis (10-20 percent), Chancroid (lt 10 percent)
2
Q
Is chancroid caused by a gram negative or gram positive bacteria?
A
Gram negative
3
Q
Symptoms of chancroid
A
Painful, ragged ulcers that bleed easily, and tender, unilateral inguinal lymphadenopathy
4
Q
What does the RPR test screen for?
A
syphillis
5
Q
Most common complication of herpes zoster infection
A
Post-herpetic neuralgia
6
Q
Treatment for herpes zoster infection
A
Acyclovir family of drugs (higher doses than HSV)
