skin

Question 1

describe measles

Answer 1

it is a preventable disease
and UK children are vaccinated against this

presents as a rash over the body- kopliks spots

Question 2

what are symptoms of measles

Answer 2

dry cough
runny nose
sore throat
watering and swelling of eyes discomfort and fatigue
light sensitivity
kopliks spots

Question 3

what virus causes chicken pox

Answer 3

varicella zoster virus
common in children
not vaccinated for it

Question 4

describe herpes simplex virus

Answer 4

HSV 1 oral to oral contact
HSV 2 - genital diseases

Question 5

what can happen to the HSV

Answer 5

can lie dormant in the trigeminal ganglion and be reactivated by stress and can lead to recurrent herpes labialis

Question 6

what is the treatment for hsv

Answer 6

acyclovir
inhibits viral DNA replication
but does not prevent recurrence

Question 7

what else can hsv1 cause

Answer 7

ocular herpes
painful, red,swollen which can lead to loss of vision

herpetic whitlow
painful red swollen fingernail which can spread to other areas

Question 8

what is warts caused by

Answer 8

human papilloma virus

Question 9

how do we treat warts

Answer 9

normally self limiting
can be treated with cryotherapy
salicylic acid cream

Question 10

what is the link between HPC and cervicsl and oro pharyngeal cancer

Answer 10

there is a link between these due to HPV being spread by sexual contact-
cervical cancer screening happens to pick up cervical intra epithelial neoplasia
HPV vaccinations are now offered to girls and boys