188 - Varicella-Zoster Virus Infections (VZV)

Question 1

VZV primary infection transmission is via the __ system.

Answer 1

respiratory

Question 2

Incubation is between - days, and infectivity starts _ hours before purpura begins.

Answer 2

14-17

48

Question 3

The rash is __ and later becomes __. It spreads from the __ to the __ of the body and from there to other areas

Answer 3

maculopapular
vesicular
face
center

Question 4

Herpes zoster is more common in __.

Answer 4

immunocompromised

Question 5

What is the best diagnostic tool for VZV?

Answer 5

PCR

Question 6

What are the most sensitive diagnostic tools for VZV?

Answer 6

immunofluorescences (ELISA/FAMA)

Question 7

Chickenpox should not be treated with __ to avoid __ syndrome. In immunocompetent patients.

Answer 7

aspirin

Reye’s

Question 8

Adults/adolescence patients should be treated within the first _ hours with __ for - days.

Answer 8

24
acyclovir
5-7

Question 9

Herpes zoster should be treated with __ for - days

Answer 9

acyclovir/valacyclovir/ famciclovir

7-10

Question 10

Prevention of chickenpox in children is based on __. First at the age of _ and the second at the age of _.

Answer 10

vaccination
one
4-6

Question 11

Adults should be vaccinated for VZV above the age of __

Answer 11

50

Question 12

Which patients should receive VZIG? 5

Answer 12

unvaccinated immunocompromised children
pregnant women
newborn with chickenpox
premature babies < 28 weeks

Question 13

Prophylactic antiviral treatment is recommended for patients that ___ receive the vaccine, or that > _ hours past exposure.

Answer 13

cannot

96