Herpes Virus Infections Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 9 manifestations of primary herpes simplex virus infection?
A
genital herpes gingivostomatitis herpetic whitlow herpes gladiatorum Eczema Herpeticum Herpes simplex meningitis HSV keratitis Systemic infection Herpes encephalitis
2
Q
What is herpetic whitlow?
A
a vesicle on the finger caused by HSV
3
Q
What is herpes gladiatorum?
A
Hepres vesicle where virus has been forcibly driven into the skin
4
Q
What is gingivostomatitis?
A
Ulcers in the mouth caused by herpes virus
5
Q
what is HSV keratitis?
A
HSV of eye causing corneal dendritic ulcers
6
Q
How is HSV treated?
A
aciclovir
7
Q
What is the common name for varicella zoster?
A
chickenpox
8
Q
What disease occurs when varicella zoster recurs in the immunosuppresed?
A
shingles
9
Q
What are the side effects of aciclovir?
A
renal impairment
urticaria
vomiting
10
Q
For how long are people affected with varicella zoster infectious?
A
4 days before the rash and until the rash scabs over (~1 week)
