Genital Herpes Flashcards
1
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genital herpes
A
systemic, recurrent infection
herpes simplex virus Type iI
2
Q
what type of microbe involved with genital herpes
A
neurotropic microbe –> prefers infecting neural cells
3
Q
how is genital herpes spread
A
via contact w/ lesions or secretions (sexual contact)
virus is spread systematically
4
Q
incubation period
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2-10 days
5
Q
subclinical development (no obvious symptoms) until how many days post-contact
A
3-7 days
6
Q
symptoms
A
burning, painful vesicles at site
7
Q
shedding lesion
A
lesion that excretes bodily fluid that contains the virus
inc potential for disease transmission & infection
8
Q
Tx
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- antivirals (ex. Acyclovir)
- symptomatic management
