Viral infections Flashcards
1
Q
What are common viral infections?
A
Cold
Flu
norovirus
COVID
HPV-warts
HSV-cold sores
2
Q
What are there areas are affected by HSV?
A
Oral
Genital
Eyes
3
Q
When would you offer oral antivirals for HSV infection
A
Immunocompromised with episode of primary or recurrent oral herpes
simplex infection
or healthy people with episode of primary oral HSV infection.
acyclovir
valaciclovir
4
Q
What are dosages of antivirals for HSV oral?
A
Aciclovir
2-18 yrs 200mg five times a day for 5 days
Children 1 month under 2 years-
100mg Five times a day 5 days
immunocompromised-
prescribe double the standard dose
Valaciclovir;
- >12 yrs 500mg BD 5 days or longer if needed
-Immunocompromised- 1000mg BD
5
Q
What are trigger factors of HSV?
A
UV
Stress
fever
trauma
