Herpesviridae QCM🤓 Flashcards
(27 cards)
Where does the HSV virus localize during its latency?
In the sensory ganglia.
What type of virus is HSV?
Herpes virus.
True or False: HSV can remain dormant in the body.
True.
Fill in the blank: The primary site of HSV latency is the ______.
trigeminal ganglion.
What are the common symptoms of an initial HSV infection?
Flu-like symptoms, sores, and lesions.
Multiple Choice: Which type of HSV is primarily associated with oral herpes?
HSV-1.
Multiple Choice: Which type of HSV is primarily associated with genital herpes?
HSV-2.
What triggers the reactivation of latent HSV?
Stress, illness, or immune suppression.
True or False: Once infected with HSV, a person can completely eliminate the virus from their body.
False.
What is the method of transmission for HSV?
Direct contact with an infected person.
Fill in the blank: HSV can be transmitted even when the infected person is ______.
asymptomatic.
What is the common treatment for HSV infections?
Antiviral medications.
Multiple Choice: Which antiviral medication is commonly prescribed for HSV?
Acyclovir.
What is the incubation period for HSV after exposure?
2 to 12 days.
True or False: HSV can cause serious complications in newborns.
True.
What is the primary immune response to HSV infection?
Production of antibodies.
Fill in the blank: The first outbreak of HSV is usually the ______.
most severe.
What type of cells does HSV primarily infect?
Epithelial cells.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a common symptom of recurrent HSV outbreaks?
Painful blisters.
What is the role of the immune system in managing HSV?
It keeps the virus in a latent state and controls outbreaks.
True or False: A person can only get HSV from sexual contact.
False.
Fill in the blank: Long-term management of HSV may include ______ therapy.
suppressive.
What is the relationship between HSV and HIV?
HSV infection increases the risk of HIV transmission.
