Herpes Simplex Virus

Question 1

What term describes a herpes infection in a patient without preexisting antibodies to either HSV-1 or HSV-2?

Answer 1

Primary Infection

Question 2

What term describes the acquisition of genital HSV-1 in a patient with preexisting HSV-2 or the aquisition of HSV-2 in a patient with antibodies to HSV-1?

Answer 2

Nonprimary infection

Question 3

What is the average incubation of genital HSV infections after exposure?

Answer 3

four days (range 2-12 days)

Question 4

What is the average time for genital HSV lesion to resolve?

Answer 4

19 days

Question 5

What urinary symptom should a clinician rule out in a patient with a HSV infection?

Answer 5

urinary retention due to radiculomyelitis

Question 6

What condition is commonly caused by HSV-1?

Answer 6

Herpes labialis

Question 7

What term describes a herpes infection of the finger that is most often seen on healthcare workers?

Answer 7

Herpetic whitlow

Question 8

What percentage of patients may by asymptomatic to primary HSV-2 infections?

Answer 8

75%

Question 9

What are the some characteristics of herpes lesions on mucusal surfaces?

Answer 9

small grouped vesicles often on an erythematous base
vesicles rupture and result in a superseded by grayish-yellow plaques or ulcers
lesions are usually painful or itchy

Question 10

What are some characteristics of herpes lesions on skin?

Answer 10

grouped vesicles with erythematous base, evolve into grouped pustules, rupture and result in crusted ulcers