Herpes Flashcards
1
Q
Causative agent and its classification
A
Herpes Simplex Virus (Viral)
2
Q
Incubation Period
A
4 days (2-12 days)
3
Q
Signs and symptoms
A
PFFML
1. Painful blisters/cold sores around mouth, eyes, penis, vagina, anus
2. Flu-like symptoms
3. Fever
4. Malaise
5. Lymphadenopathy
4
Q
DOC
A
Acyclovir 400 mg PO 3x a day
5
Q
Acyclovir indication in pregnancy
A
- Treat recurrent outbreaks
- Suppressive late therapy late in pregnancy to prevent an outbreak during labor and birth
6
Q
no ______ is done in the presence of active _______
A
vaginal internal examination, vaginal herpetic lesions
7
Q
How is baby delivered if active lesions are present in the vagina?
A
Cesarean Section
8
Q
How is baby delivered if lesions are in the anal, perineal, or inner thigh
A
NSD
