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Human Herpes Virus Flashcards

1
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What does HSV1 cause?

A

Gingivostomatitis
Herpes labialis
Herpetic whitlow

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2
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How is HSV2 transmitted?

A

Sexual

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2
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How is HSV1 transmitted?

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Saliva

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3
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What does HSV2 cause?

A

Herpes genitalis

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4
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What is the antiviral for HSV1, HSV2 and VZV?

A

Acyclovir

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4
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What is HHV3 also known as?

A

Varicella zoster virus

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5
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What does VZV cause?

A

Varicella Zoster (Chickenpox and shingles)

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How does Shingles arise?

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VZV stays dormant in dorsal root and trigeminal ganglia
VZV reactivates, causing a rash along the dermatomal distribution of the nerve

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7
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How is VZV transmitted?

A

Respiratory secretions

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7
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What is HHV4 also known as?

A

Epstein Barr virus

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8
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What does Epstein Barr virus cause?

A

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Flu-like illness
Lymphoma

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9
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How do you diagnose Epstein Barr virus?

A

Monospot test

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10
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What should be avoided in Epstein Barr virus?

A

Aminopenicillins

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11
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How is Epstein Barr virus transmitted?

A

Respiratory secretions and saliva

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12
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What is HHV5 also known as?

A

Cytomegalovirus (CMV)

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13
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What does CMV cause?

A

Congenital CMV infection (Foetal organ damage)
Infections in immunocompromised (pneumonia and hepatitis)

14
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How is CMV transmitted?

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Congenital transfusion, Saliva and Sexual

15
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What is the treatment for CMV?

A

Ganciclovir

16
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Patient presents with genital warts. What is the causative organism?

A

Human papillomavirus (HPV)

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