Chapter 7: Viral Infections Flashcards
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___ comes from the Greek word meaning “to creep or crawl”
herpes
___ are the only reservoir for HHV
humans
what are the 8 human herpes viruses (HHVs)?
- HSV-1 or HHV-1 - herpes simplex virus, type 1
- HSV-2 or HHV-2 - herpes simplex virus, type 2
- VZV or HHV-3 - varicella-zoster virus
- EBV or HHV-4 - epstein-barr virus
- CMV or HHV-5 - cytomegalovirus
- HHV-6
- HHV-7
- KSHV or HHV-8 - kaposi’s sarcoma herpesvirus
how does HSV-1 spread?
primarily through saliva or active perioral lesions
HSV-1 is best adapted to what locations?
above the waist
___ exposure has been the only condition to unequivocally induce HSV-1 lesions experimentally
UV light
in the case of HSV-1 symptomatic primary infections, ___ affects clinical presentation. how?
age
- younger = gingivostomatitis
- 18+ = pharyngotonsillitis
how does HSV-2 spread?
primarily through sexual contact
HSV-2 is best adapted to ___ locations
below the waist
clinical lesions produced by what herpes viruses are identical?
HSV-1 and HSV-2
in the initial exposure (aka primary infection) or HSV-2, is it primarily in old or young patients, and what percent are asymptomatic?
young, 80%
after initial HSV-2 exposure, the virus is taken up by ___ and transported to associated ___. which viral state does this describe?
- sensory nerves
- sensory ganglia
- at this point, the virus would be in the latent state
what is the most common site of HSV-2 latency?
trigeminal ganglion
what is the most common site of recurrence of HSV-1? what are other locations where recurrent lesions can occur?
- vermillion border and adjacent skin of the lips: herpes labialis, “cold sore”, “fever blisters”
- can also occur on the nose, chin, and cheek
___% of the US population have a history of herpes labialis
40%
HSV lesions appear as multiple, small, erythematous papules. describe them.
- papules form clusters of fluid-filled vesicles
- vesicles rupture and crust within 2 days
- heals without scarring in 7-10 days
- symptoms are most severe in the first 8 hours
the majority of people with HSV-1 or 2 will have how many outbreaks annually?
2
active viral replication of HSV-1 and 2 is complete within how many days?
2
what can result in the spreading of HSV-1 and 2 lesions?
mechanical rupture of intact vesicles releases the virus and can result in spreading of the lesions
recurrent intraoral herpes simplex lesions occur almost always on what type of tissue?
almost always on keratinized, bound mucosa (palate and attached gingiva)
describe the clinical presentation of recurrent intraoral herpes simplex lesions
- lesions begin as 1-3mm vesicles
- rapidly collapse to form a cluster or erythematous macules that coalesce and slightly enlarge
- damaged epithelium is lost
- central, yellowish area of ulceration
- heals in 7-10 days
primary HSV-1 infection is called ___
acute herpetic gingivostomatitis
what is the most common pattern of symptomatic primary HSV infection?
acute herpetic gingivostomatitis
most cases of acute herpetic gingivostomatitis occur before what age?
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