Herpes Simplex Virus Flashcards
1
Q
HSV
A
a virus
2
Q
what two symptoms commonly occur
A
genital herpes
mouth ulcers
3
Q
signs
A
flu unwell inguinal lymphadenopathy dysuria neuro pain
4
Q
investigations
A
viral swab
5
Q
management
A
acyclovir
supportive
6
Q
management in pregnancy
A
<28 weeks - acyclovir at the time, at 36 weeks give regular acyclovir
>28 weeks - acyclovir at the time, then immediate regular acyclovir