Genital Herpes Flashcards by Darah Moroz | Brainscape

Q

what the type of infection causes genital herpes

A

viral infection

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what virus is this

A

herpes simplex type 2

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what type of microbe is this

A

neurotropic

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what does neurotropic mean

A

gets into the neurons so it is hard to treat

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How does herpes spread

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via contact with lesions/secretions

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what do the lesions look like

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little vesicles, pimple like

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are microbes present in the lesion

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yes

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what is the incubation period

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2-10 days

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when does it manifest

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3-7 days post contact

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manifestations of genital herpes

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burning at the site
painful vesicles
fever
muscle ache

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what is the cure for genital herpes

A

there is no cure

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what is a major problem

A

recurrence as virus can become latent

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what is used for treatment

A

anti virals and symptomatic treatment

attempt to stop proliferation

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can you diagnosis by the lesion itself

A

no

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