herpes simplex virus Flashcards
1
Q
transmission
A
direcrt contact transmission
2
Q
HSV-1:
A
primarily oral contact
3
Q
HSV-2
A
primarily geneital contact
4
Q
latent infection persists in
A
sensory neurons in the ganglion
5
Q
primary acute infection
A
cold sores
* blisters rupture -> painful superficial ulcers
6
Q
recurrent infection from reactivation of latent virus
A
cold sores
* usually less severe than inital infection
* includes tingling, itching, burning on lipds
