human herpes viruses

Question 1

HHV 1 and 2 cause what

Answer 1

HHV 1/2 cause herpes labialis (cold sores) and condylomata acuminatum (genital warts)

Question 2

HHV 3

Answer 2

Human herpes virus 3

This child with an itchy rash starting as red macules that develop into vesicles (small blisters) and fever is suspicious for chicken pox. Chickenpox is caused by varicella virus, also known as human herpes virus 3

Question 3

HHV 4

Answer 3

HHV4 is Epstein Barr virus (EBV), causing glandular fever

Question 4

HHV 6-7

Answer 4

Human herpes virus 6/7

HHV 6/7 causes a red lace like rash and high fever in children in a relatively benign condition known as roseola

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Question 5

HHV-8

Answer 5

HHV8 causes Kaposi’s sarcoma in HIV infection

Question 6

chicken pocks infectious until what before preetn

Answer 6

3 days

Question 7

inccubation period of VZV

Answer 7

21 days

Question 8

A two month old is seen in the paediatric emergency department after having two temperatures above 39.0C. He is lethargic and off his feeds. As part of a septic screen, urinalysis and cultures have been requested.

What is the most appropriate method for obtaining a urine specimen for these investigations?

Answer 8

urine collection pad