Viral Causes of Oral Ulceration Flashcards
1
Q
70% of uk adults have been infected with this
A
HSV
2
Q
Which type of HSV causes oral ulceration?
A
HSV type 1
3
Q
how does HSV cause oral ulcerations?
A
Virus stays latent in trigeminal ganglia and then reactivates itself on mucosal surfaces
4
Q
example of condition caused by HSV type 1
A
Primary Gingivostomatitis
5
Q
How to treat primary gingivostomatitis?
A
Aciclovir
6
Q
Hazard for dentists that dont wear gloves
A
Herpetic whitlow
7
Q
Used to diagnose HSV type 1
A
PCR
8
Q
Ulcers on soft palate?
A
Herpangina caused by coxsackie virus
9
Q
Other condition caused by coxsackie virus
A
Hand, foot and mouth disease
10
Q
Painless ulcer in syphillis
A
Chancre
