Dentally related viral diseases

Question 1

Hepatitis A,B,C etc

Answer 1

various inflammatory liver diseases, some of which are fatal. Hepatitis B vaccinations are an occupational health requirement for all clinical dental personnel

Question 2

Herpes varicella

Answer 2

Chicken pox, usually occurs in childhood (but not always) and affects the area supplied by the trigeminal nerve (fifth cranial nerve) as well as the torso

Question 3

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

Answer 3

Acquired immune deficiency syndrome(AIDS), a blood borne + fatal viral infection which was initially only found in certain pt groups (intravenous drug users + homosexuals) but has now spread beyond them and can be found in the wider population

Question 4

Herpes Zoster

Answer 4

shingles, a very painful blistering skin rash which can involves the area supplied by the trigeminal nerve (fifth cranial nerve) as well as the torso

Question 5

Herpes simplex type 1

Answer 5

‘cold sores’ which are blister lesions occurring on the lips and are highly infectious in their initial stages if touched

Question 6

Epstein-Barr

Answer 6

Glandular fever, a debilitating viral infection resulting in painful swollen lymph glands including those found in the neck

Question 7

Paramyxovirus

Answer 7

Mumps, viral infection of the parotid salivary glands (either one or both) but seems not to affect any other salivary glands

Question 8

Coxsackievirus

Answer 8

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease, common infection seen in young children, painful blistering in the oral cavity, on the plan of the hands and soles of the feet.