final - viral infections Flashcards
_ virus of the human herpesvirus fam
2 forms: _ predominantly oral
and _ predominantly genital
initial contact with the virus produces _
DNA virus
HSV-1 - oral
HSV-2 - genital
initial contact = primary infection
HSV is _ - will be transported via nerves o sensory ganglia (latent stage)
virus may become reactivated as recurrent infection
HSV is neurotropic
_ aka Herpetic gingivostomatitis
spread thru _, usually early in childhood
Symptoms?
primary herpes
thru saliva
acute fever, cervical lympadenopathy, oral sores
primary herpes aka herpetic gingivostomatitis
oral lesions begin as _ that quickly rupture to form _ , then they often coalesce, resulting in larger ulcers having _ borders
begin as vesicles (fluid-filled elevation - .5cm (5mm) or less)
form shallow ulcers (complete loss of surface epithelium)
serpentine borders (of or like a serpent or snake)
_ Dx
exfoliative cytology or biopsy(rarely)
infected cells show multinucleations and ballooning degeneration of nuclei = viral cytopathic effect (Tzanck cells)
primary herpes
viral culture
sequential serum Ab titers
immunohistochemistry on sampled tissue
Primary herpes tx?
if identified in first 2-3 days, acyclovir
valacyclovir (Valtrex) is absorbed better and is eventaul metabolized into acyclovir
primary herpes symptomatic care
analgesics and antipyretics
topical anesthetics - need nutrients and H20
popsicles can be soothing or pediatric patients
Px of primary herpes
generally good
only one episode - last 10-14 days (without tx)
25% chance of at least 1 recurrent episode
care should be taken not to spread virus during active infection
recurrent herpes
2 forms
only _% of affected people will remember primary infection due to _
recurrent herpes labialis
recurrent intra oral herpes
due to subclinical or mild symptoms (childhood)
cold sore, fever blister
triggered by UV light or trauma
affect vermilion zone or perioral skin
recurrent herpes labialis
_ herpes
prodromal itching, tingling, burning, erythema
followed by cluster o vesicles
recurrent herpes labialis
vermilion zone/ perioal skin
recurrent herpes labialis
with no tx,
vesicles rupture, form a crust and heal in 7-10
avoid excess sun- wear sunscreen to help prevent lesion development
topical antiviral agents - stat sig decrease in healing time
best results - patient-initiated systemic valacyclovir - must be started first 2-3 days of onset
_ herpes seems to be relatively uncommon
usually few symptoms - irritated or rough feeling
cluster of shallow ulcers
confined to what type of muscosa
heal in one week with no tx
recurrent intraoral herpes
confined to mucosa bound to periosteum
- hard palate and attached gingiva
_ herpes
any oral mucosal surface can be affected - large shallow ulcers with elevated, _ borders
most cases represent reactivated virus
herpes immunosuppressed
pt’s who are immunocompromised
scalloped borders
Tx for herpes immunosuppressed
IV acyclovir for acute cases
maintenance therapy with oral acyclovir may be necessary
providers can get _
one of the hazards with not wearing gloves
despite the host having Ab to herpesvirus, the infection can still be induced with a sufficient viral inoculum
Herpetic Whitlow
herpes lesions on fingers
Varicella (chickenpox)
represents primary infection with _
spread?
most cases occur during childhood
there is a vaccine now given to newborns
varicella-zoster virus
spread thru direct contact or air-borne droplets
Varicella - chickenpox
fever and malaise
_ lesions - intensely pruritic _
patient contagious _ days prior to xanthem until all lesions crusted
cutaneous lesions - itchy vesicles (fluid-filled elevation - .5cm (5mm) or less)
“dew drops on rose petals”
vesicles rupture and form hardened crust
contagious 2 days prior to xanthem (breakout)
oral lesions from Varicella - chickenpox
common/uncommon?
location?
fairly common
few 1-2mm shallow ulcers at any intraoral site
not as symptomatic as the cutaneous lesions
Varicella - chickenpox
Dx based on clinical signs
tx?
usually supportive care
acyclovir if detected within 1 day onset
good Px - complications are uncommon
recurrent disease (herpes zoster) may develop