Herpes Flashcards
1
Q
Oro-labial HSV Infection aka/cold sores tx?
A
-Acyclovir, valacyclovir, famciclovir +/- STEROID THERAPY
-Started with 1 hour (don’t treat under 12 yrs old).
2
Q
Ano-gential HSV infection tx?
A
Acyclovir, famciclovir, valacyclovir
3
Q
Eczema Herpeticum tx?
A
Acyclovir x 5-7 days
4
Q
HSV encephalitis tx?
A
IV Acyclovir (x 21 days
5
Q
HSV Kerato-conjunctivitis?
A
trifluridine (1 gtt q2h while awake then q4h) while awake
6
Q
Varicella-Zoster Virus (chicken pox) tx?
A
Acyclovir
7
Q
Herpes proctitis tx?
A
(def): inflammation of the rectum and anus lining
-Acyclovir x 10 days (start within 12 days of symptoms)
8
Q
Herpeszoster, or shingles tx?
A
-Acyclovir or famciclovir or valacyclovir x 7 days
(THERAPY SHOULD BE STARTED WITHIN 72 HOURS).
