Viral STDs Flashcards
1
Q
What causes genital herpes?
A
HSV 1 + 2
1: more commonly oral
2: mainly genital
2
Q
How may genital herpes present?
A
Flu-like prodrome
Vesicles/ papules - burst - painful shallow ulcers
3
Q
Give 3 Sx of genital herpes
A
Painful blisters
Discharge
Dysuria
4
Q
Ix for genital herpes
A
PCR of swab of ulcer
5
Q
Tx for outbreak of genital herpes
A
Acyclovir TDS <5 days of onset
Analgesia
Topical lidocaine 5%
6
Q
Tx for >6 outbreaks in 1 year of genital herpes
A
Acyclovir BD for 1 year
suppressive therapy