herpes simplex virus

Question 1

what type of herpes causes oral lesions

Answer 1

type 1

Question 2

presentation of HSV

Answer 2

gingivostomatitis
extensive ulceration in and around mouth
lasts around a week

Question 3

diagnosis of HSV

Answer 3

swab with viral transport medium

antibody tests

Question 4

management

Answer 4

acyclovir (analogue of guanosine preventing viral DNA replication, however virus is still latent)