HSV Flashcards
1
Q
Bacteria
A
Herpesviridae
2
Q
Characteristics
A
lifelong persistent infection
periodic infection
bad in immunosuppressed pt reactivation
3
Q
Structure
A
large, double stranded, linear DNA,
encased in icosahedral protein (capsid)
capsid wrapped in layer (tegument)
envelope contains (glycoproteins spikes)
4
Q
Diseases
A
HSV 1 & 2
mucosal site
same biological properties
ubiquitous & contagious
spread when pt. produce & shed virus
5
Q
Reactivation factors
A
hormonal change
immunosuppression
phys/emotional stress
neurones trauma
sunlight
high fever
