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Skin infestations and infections 3 Flashcards

1
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What is herpes simplex virus?

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Primary and recurrent vesicular eruptions

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Where does Herpes simplex virus favour?

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  • orolabial

- genital regions

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When can transmission occur in herpes simplex virus?

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even during asymptomatic periods of viral shedding

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How is HSV-1 spread?

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direct contact with contaminated saliva / other infected secretions

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How is HSV-2 spread?

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sexual contact

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6
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Where does herpes simplex virus replicate?

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at mucocutaneous site of infection

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How does herpes simplex virus travel?

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by retrograde axonal flow to dorsal root ganglia

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When do the symptoms of herpes simplex virus come?

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with 3-7 days of exposure

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9
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What is herpes simplex virus preceded by?

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-tender lymphadenopathy
-malaise
-anorexia
± Burning, tingling

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What are the symptoms of herpes simplex virus?

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Painful rouped vesicles on erythematous base to ulceration / pustules / erosions with scalloped border

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When is there resolution of herpes simplex virus?

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Crusting and resolution within 2-6 weeks

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What are orolabial lesions like in herpes simplex?

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often asymptomatic

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What is genital lesions like in herpes simplex?

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often excruciatingly painful→ urinary retention

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What are the systemic manifestations of herpes simplex?

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aseptic meningitis in up to 10% of omen

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15
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What can causes reactivation of herpes simplex virus?

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  1. spontaneous
  2. UV
  3. fever
  4. local tissue damage
  5. stress
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What is eczema herpeticum, in herpes simlpex virus?

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  • emergency

- Monomorphic, punched out erosions (excoriated vesicles)

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17
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What is herpetic whitlow?

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•HSV (1>2) infection of digits – pain, swelling and vesicles (vesicles may appear later)

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What is the misdiagnosis of herpetic whitlow like?

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  • Misdiagnosed as paronychia or dactylitis

* Often in children

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What is herpes gladiatorum?

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  • HSV 1 involvement of cutaneous site reflecting sites of contact with another athlete’s lesions
  • Contact sports e.g. wrestling
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20
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When does neonatal HSV infection happen?

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  • Exposure to HSV during vaginal delivery – risk higher when HSV acquired near time of delivery
  • HSV 1 or 2
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21
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What is the onset of neonatal HSV like?

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  • Onset from birth to 2 weeks

* Localised usually – scalp or trunk

22
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What can happen in neonatal HSV?

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  • Vesicles → bullae erosions

* Encephalitis → mortality >50% without treatment, 15% with treatment → neurological deficits

23
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What is the treatment of neonatal HSV?

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IV antivirals

24
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What are the types of HSV?

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Severe or chronic

25
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Who gets HSV?

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Immunocompromised patients e.g. HIV / transplant recipient

26
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What is the most common presentation of HSV?

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  • chronic, enlarging ulceration

- multiple sites or disseminated

27
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What type of lesions are in HSV and what systems can be involved?

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  • Often atypical e.g. verrucous, exophytic or pustular lesions
  • Involvement of respiratory or GI tracts may occur
28
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What is the diagnosis of HSV?

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Swab for Polymerase chain reaction

29
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What is the treament of HSV?

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•Don’t delay

  1. Oral valacyclovir or acyclovir 200mg five times daily in immunocompetent localised infection
  2. Intravenous 10mg/kg TDS X 7-19 days
30
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What are the different types of varicella zoster virus?

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Dermatomal

  • Single dermatome
  • Multidermatomal
  • treat with iv antivirals
31
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What causes hand foot and mouth disease?

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  1. Coxsackie A16, Echo 71
  2. An acute self-limiting coxsackievirus infection
  3. Echo 71 (associated with a higher incidence of neurological involvement included fatal cases of encephalitis)
32
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What are the symptoms of hand foot and mouth disease?

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  • Prodrome of fever, malaise, and sore throat
  • Red macules, vesicles (typically gray and eliiptical), and ulcers develop on buccal mucosa, tongue, palate and pharynx, and may also develop on hands and feet (acral and volar surfaces).
33
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How is hand foot and mouth disease spread?

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direct contact via oral-oral route or oral faecal route

34
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Which viruses cause morbilliform (measles-like) eruptions?

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•Measles, Rubella, EBV, CMV, HHV6 & HHV7 cause morbilliform (measles-like) eruptions

35
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What other agents cause morbilliform rashes?

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  • Leptospirosis

* Rickettsia

36
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Which disorders mimic morbilliform eruptions?

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  1. Drug eruptions (most commonly)
  2. Pityriasis Rosea
  3. Arthropod reactions
  4. Early guttate psoriasis
  5. Viral morbilliform reactions
37
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What causes petechial/purpuric eruptions?

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  1. Coagulation abnormalities - TTP, ITP, DIC
  2. Vasculitis
  3. Infections
  4. Viruses - Hepatitis B, CMV, Rubella, Yellow fever, Dengue fever, West nile virus
  5. Bacterial (BREN) - Borrelia, Rickettsia, Neisseria, Endocarditis
  6. Other infections - Plasmodium falciparum, Trichinella
  7. Other - TEN, Ergot poisoning, Raynauds
38
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What is Gianotti-Crosti syndrome aka papular acrodermatitis of childhood?

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viral eruption that causes and acute symmetrical erythematous papular eruption on face, extremities and buttocks – usually in children aged 1-3 years

39
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What causes Gianotti-Crosti syndrome?

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  1. EBV (most common)
  2. CMV
  3. HHV6
  4. Coxsackie viruses A16, B4 and B5
  5. Hepatitis B
40
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What is another word for erythema infectiosum?

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Parvovirus B19

41
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What initially happens in erythema infectiosum?

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mild fever and headache

42
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What happens a few days later in erythema infectiosum

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  • A few days later – ‘slapped cheeks’ for 2-4 days

* Then reticulated (lacy) rash of chest and thighs in 2nd stage of disease

43
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What is roseola infantum called?

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exanthem subitum aka 6th disease

44
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Who does roseola infantum affect and what are the first signs?

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  • Children

* 2-5 days of high fever

45
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What are the signs of roseola infantum and how long does it last?

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  • Followed by appearance of small pale pink papules on the trunk and head
  • Lasts hours to 2 days.
46
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What causes roseola infantum?

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HHV6 and HHV7 (less commonly)

47
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What is Orf caused by?

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parapoxvirus

48
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When do people get Orf?

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Direct exposure to sheep or goats

49
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How does Orf present?

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  • Dome-shaped, firm bullae that develop an umbilicated crust.
  • Usually develop on hands and forearms
50
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How long does Orf last?

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resolve without therapy in 4-6 weeks

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