Human Herpes Virus Infections

Question 1

Give 4 methods of identifying organisms.

Answer 1

Swab
Biopsy
Aspirate
Smear

Question 2

What are the common features of Human Herpes viruses?

Answer 2

Primary infection
Latency
Recurrent infection

Question 3

What is the prevention and treatment of Herpes Simplex 1 & 2?

Answer 3

Chemoprophylaxis
-Acyclovir to prevent recurrent infection
-200mg x daily
Antiviral therapy
-topical therapy with acyclovir

Question 4

What is Varicella Zoster Pathogenesis?

Answer 4

Primary Infection
-infection with varicella zoster virus
-chickenpox
Latency
-sensory ganglion (trigeminal) where lays dormant
Recurrent infection
-reactivation of latent virus from sensory ganglion
-usually when patient becomes immunosuppressed which can lead to shingles