Herpes simplex Flashcards
1
Q
define herpes simplex?
A
disease resulting from HSV1 or HSV2 infection
2
Q
how is it spread?
A
close contact (e.g. kissing, sexual intercourse)
3
Q
epidemiology?
A
HS1 MOST COMMON
HS2 - still very common
4
Q
presenting features of primary HS1 infection?
A
o Gingivostomatitis- painful eating
5
Q
Symptoms of reactivation of HSV1?
A
o Peri-oral cold sores
6
Q
• Symptoms of HSV2:
A
o Painful genital ulcers (maculopapular/vesicular rash)
7
Q
symptoms of HSV encephalitis?
A
HS1 features
8
Q
symptoms of HSV keratoconjunctivitis ?
A
o Watering eyes
o Photophobia
9
Q
diagnosis?
A
clinical diagnosis
