Viruses: DNA Viruses Flashcards
List the DNA viruses
- Herpes simplex virus 1
- Herpes simplex virus 2
- Epstein-Barr Virus
- Cytomegalovirus
- Varicella-zoster virus
- HHV-6
- Roseola
- HHV-8
- Kaposi’s Sarcoma
- JC polyomavirus
- BK polyomavirus
- Human papillomavirus
- Parvovirus
- Adenovirus
- Smallpox virus
- Cowpox virus
- Molluscum
- contagisum virus
- Hepatitis B virus
herpes simplex virus type 1 & 2
- DNA viruses
- Herpesviridae family
- enveloped
- double stranded DNA
- Linear DNA
Cowdry bodies
Cowdry bodies are eosinophilic intranuclear inclusions that can be found in cells infected with HSV (as well as CMV and VZV)
HSV-1 and HSV-2 can be transmitted
vertically
HSV-1 and HSV-2 are
TORCHeS infection
the initial outbreak of HSV-1 often presents as
gingivostomatitis (vesicular lesions and ulcerations of the oral cavity and perioral area)
herpes labialis (or cold sores) presents
on the lips and is typically caused by HSV-1
keratoconjunctivitis caused by HSV (typically type 1) presents with
serpiginous corneal ulcers seen on fluorescein slit lamp exam
HSV (typically type 1) can cause
hemorrhagic temporal lobe encephalitis
HSV-1 is the number one cause of
sporadic encephalitis in the US
HSV (typically type 1) lies dormant in
trigeminal ganglia
HSV lesions have
a “dew drop on a rose petal” appearance
herpetic whitlow
is caused by HSV and is characterized by painful lesions on one or more fingers (herpetic whitlow is more common in dentists)
erythema multiforme
erythema multiforme is a hypersensitivity reaction associated with certain infections (such as HSV) that presents with small target lesions on the back of the hands and feet and move centrally
painful inguinal lymphadenopathy is associated with
HSV (typically type 2)
HSV (typically type 2) lies dormant in the
sacral ganglia
HSV (typically type 2) can lead to
aseptic meningitis in both adolescents and adults
a Tzanck smear can be used to visualize
multinucleated giant cells infected with HSV, which aids in diagnosis
_____ can be used to prevent HSV breakouts
valacyclovir or acyclovir
Epstein-Barr virus
a DNA virus in the Herpesviridae family
Epstein-Barr virus is primarily transmitted through
saliva
_____ is one of the classic features of Epstein-Barr virus-induced mononucleosis
- fever
2. painful lymphadenopathy in the posterior cervical region
Epstein-Barr virus infection causes
peripheral lymphocytosis and the presence of atypical lymphocytes (abnormally large reactive CD8+ T-cells with abundant cytoplasm) and Downey cells (atypical lymphocytes with strongly basophilic cytoplasm pathognomonic of EBV infection)
T-cell proliferation in response to Epstein-Barr virus infection can result in
splenomegaly and enlarged lymph nodes (splenomegaly is one of the classic features of EBV-induced mononucleosis)
Epstein-Barr virus remains latent in
B-Cells
to initiate infection, the Epstein-Barr virus
envelope glycoprotein binds to the CD21 membrane protein of B-cells
pharyngitis with production of tonsillar exudate is a common feature of
Epstein-Barr virus-induced mononucleosis
patients with Epstein-Barr virus infections who are mistakenly treated with penicillin or amoxicillin (due to suspicion of streptococcal pharyngitis) can develop a
maculopapular rash
Epstein-Barr virus infection is associated with a higher risk for development of
- some cancers, including Hodgkin’s and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and Burkitt lymphoma (B-cell cancers)
- nasopharyngeal carcinoma, which is more commonly seen in patients with Asian ancestry
- oral hairy leukoplakia, which occurs most commonly in HIV patients
Epstein-Barr virus infection may be associated with the development of
Hodgkin’s lymphoma, which is characterized by Reed-Sternberg cells (classically described as having an “owl eye” appearance)
African (or endemic) Burkitt lymphoma (sometimes associated with Epstein-Barr virus infection) often presents with
a large jaw lesion and jaw swelling
the monospot test
can be useful to rapidly diagnose acute Epstein-Barr virus infection; the monospot test utilizes horse or sheep RBCs, which will agglutinate when mixed with patient serum due to production of anti-horse/sheep blood IgM antibodies induced by the presence of Epstein-Barr virus
patients with infectious mononucleosis should avoid
contact sports due to risk of splenic rupture
Cytomegalovirus
a DNA virus in the Herpesviridae family
Cytomegalovirus can remain latent in
- mononuclear white blood cells (i.e. lymphocytes, monocytes, and macrophages)
- B-Cells and T-Cells
Cytomegalovirus can reactivate and
cause disease, most commonly in immunosuppressed patients
Cytomegalovirus can be transmitted
vertically and is a TORCHeS infection (Cytomegalovirus is the “C” in “TORCHeS”)
congenital cytomegalovirus infection can present with
- a characteristic “blueberry muffin” rash
- jaundice
- Hepatosplenomgealy
congenital cytomegalovirus infection is a cause of
bilateral or unilateral sensorineural hearing loss
congenital cytomegalovirus infection can result in structural abnormalities in the brain, including
- ventriculomegaly
2. intracranial (predominantly periventricular) calcifications
the changes in brain structure caused by congenital cytomegalovirus infection can lead to
developmental delay and/or seizures
80-90% of newborns with congenital cytomegalovirus infection are
asymptomatic
intrauterine Cytomegalovirus infection can result in
hydrops fetalis, which is characterized by fluid accumulation in multiple compartments of the fetus
Cytomegalovirus is the number one cause of
sensorineural hearing loss in children and the number one congenital viral infection
Cytomegalovirus is associated with
organ transplantation
transplant patients are at risk for developing
Cytomegalovirus pneumonia (as well as other CMV infections, including hepatitis, gastritis and colitis, and encephalitis)
immunocompromised patients (i.e. HIV patients) are at a higher risk for
Cytomegalovirus infection
patients with a CD4+ count <50 are at an especially high risk for
Cytomegalovirus infection and should be given antivirals prophylactically
a common manifestation of Cytomegalovirus infection in AIDS patients is
CMV retinitis, which is sometimes described as “pizza pie” retinopathy
Cytomegalovirus is a common cause of
HIV-associated esophagitis and is likely to present with singular, deep, and linear esophageal ulcerations
Cytomegalovirus colitis is likely to present with
ulcerations on the walls of the colon
“owl’s eye” inclusions can be seen upon microscopic examination of
Cytomegalovirus infected cells
Cytomegalovirus lines with the UL97 gene mutation require treatment with
foscarnet (the UL97 gene mutation confers resistance to ganciclovir)
Cytomegalovirus infection often presents with
sore throat, lymphadenopathy, and fatigue (symptoms are similar to those seen in EBV infection)
a monospot test can be performed to
differentiate Cytomegalovirus from EBV infection; the monospot test in Cytomegalovirus infection will be negative
_______ is effective against Cytomegalovirus strains without the UL97 gene mutation
gangciclovir
varicella-zoster virus
- a DNA virus in the Herpesviridae family
2. enveloped
varicella-zoster virus causes
chickenpox (a pruritic rash with small, fluid-filled blisters)
chickenpox may present with
fever (often before development of lesions)
headache is a common symptom of
chickenpox
varicella-zoster virus is transmitted via
respiratory droplets
the vesicular lesions caused by varicella-zoster virus are classically described as
“dew drops on a rose petal”
the vesicular lesions of chickenpox are typically found in
various stages of development and healing
__________ can be used to visualize multinucleated giant cells infected with varicella-zoster virus, which aids in diagnosis
a Tzanck smear
patients who contract varicella-zoster virus in adulthood have a higher likelihood of developing
pnuemonia
a major complication of varicella-zoster virus infection is
encephalitis
immunocompromised patients are at a higher risk of developing
varicella pneumonia or encephalitis
the vaccine for varicella-zoster virus is a
live attenuated vaccine typically administered in childhood
________ is effective against varicella-zoster virus infection in children ages 12+, adults, and immunocompromised patients
acyclovir
varicella-zoster virus remains latent in
dorsal root ganglia
reactivation of varicella-zoster virus occurs with
stress, aging, or immunosuppression
the reactivated form of varicella-zoster virus is called
shingles (or herpes zoster); shingles more commonly affects the elderly or immunocompromised
shingles (or herpes zoster) presents with a
“dew drop on a rose petal” appearing rash within a dermatomal distribution
shingles (or herpes zoster) is typically
extremely painful
postherpetic neuralgia is a complication of
shingles, which presents as burning pain in the nerve fibers and skin long after the shingles rash has cleared