Flashcards in EXAM #2: MAJOR VIRAL PATHOGENS Deck (37)
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Where do all Herpes viruses replicate?
Nucleus
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Where do Herpes viruses remain latent?
Ganglion
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How is Herpes transmitted?
- Direct contact with active lesions
- Asymptomatic shedding/secretion
*Can contract Herpes from asymptomatic partner
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What is the tropism for HSV-1 and HSV-2?
HSV-1= oral mucosa
HSV-2= genitals
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In classic HSV-1 infection, which is usually more severe, primary infection or reactivation?
Primary infection
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What are the complicated HSV-1 oral infections?
1) Gingivostomatitis
2) Eczema herpeticum
3) Erythema multiforme
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What type of genital lesion is associated with HSV-2?
Painful vesicular lesions
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What is HSV proctitis? What patient population is this most common in?
HSV leading to inflammation of the prostate; more common in HIV patients
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What is wrestler's herpes called?
Herpes Gladiatorum
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What do you need to remember about HSV eye infections?
Can damage the retina i.e. it is an emergency
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What radiologic sign is associated with HSV encephalitis?
Temporal lobe enhancement
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What do you need to do if you have a patient with suspected HSV encephalitis b/c of temporal lobe enhancement?
Antvirals
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What is Mollaret Syndrome?
Recurrent meningitis associated with HSV
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How are HSV infections diagnosed?
1) Clinical
2) Tzanck smear (multi-nucleated giant cells)
3) Culture/PCR
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What causes resistance to acyclovir?
Lack of thymidine kinase
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What is the major adverse effect associated with acyclovir?
Crystal-induced renal failure
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What does VZV cause in primary infection? What about reactivation?
Primary= chicken pox
Reactivation= herpes zoster i.e. shingles
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What is the characteristic rash seen with Chickenpox?
Different stages of vesicles
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How is VZV transmitted?
1) Aerosolized droplets
2) Direct contact with vesicle fluid
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How do you know when VZV is no longer contagious?
All vesicles are crusted
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What is the most common visceral complication of VZV?
Varicella pneumonia
*Associated with smoking, pregnancy, and immunosupression
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What antiviral is used for treatment of VZV?
Acyclovir
*Vaccine prior
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What is treatment of Herpes Zoster aimed at treating/ preventing?
Acute neuritis and post-herpetic neuralgia
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What is the treatment for Herpes Zoster? When should treatment be started?
- Ideally, start within 72 hours
- Acyclovir
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How does EBV differ from the other Herpes viruses?
Does not have a cytopathic effect; rather, transforms in cells
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Where is EBV latent in the body?
B and T-cells
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How does EBV infection in kids and adolescents differ?
Adolescents= infectious mono
Kids= typically subclinical
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What can cause a rash in EBV infection?
Ampicillin
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What is the normal treatment for EBV infection?
Supportive care/ no contact sports
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