Stephens Columns Flashcards
Virus with multiple forms of which humans are the only natural reservoir, having 8 total types, all of which cause a primary infection, then remain latent in specific cell types for the life of the individual (Neville 240)
Herpes/Herpetoviridae (HHV)
HHV that has 2 simplexes which are DNA viruses (Neville 240)
HSV-1/HHV-1
This HHV simplex is a DNA virus and is spread predominantly through infected saliva or active perioral lesions. The virus commonly seen in the oral, facial, and ocular areas. Pharynx, intraoral sites, lips, eyes, and skin above the waist are most common sites (Neville 241)
HSV-1/HHV-1
This HSV simplex is a DNA virus and is spread predominantly through sexual contact, involving the genitalia and skin below the waist (Neville 241)
HSV-2/HHV-2
What is the initial exposure of an individual without antibodies to HHV-1 called (Neville 241)
primary infection (also called acute herpetic gingivostomatitis [Neville 242])
What is the common age of onset, the symptomology and the morbidity of an HSV-1/HHV-1 primary infection (Neville 241)
-young age (6mo-5yrs, peaks at 2-3 yrs old[Neville 242]) -Asymptomatic -No significant morbidity
Most frequent site of latency for HSV-1/HHV-1 after primary infection (Neville 241)
trigeminal ganglion
By what means does the HSV-1/HHV-1 virus use to travel from its site of latency to the peripheral skin or mucosa (Neville 241)
via axons of the sensory nerves
Term for the reactivation of HSV-1/HHV-1 infection (Neville 241)
secondary/recurrent/recrudescent HSV-1
Many pts with Secondary/recurrent/recrudescent HSV-1 present the infection how (Neville 241)
asymptomatic viral shedding in the saliva
2 instances when can HSV-1/HHV-1 spread to an uninfected person (Neville 241)
during asymptomatic viral shedding From the symptomatic active lesions
Only stimulant that has been demonstrated unequivocally to induce HSV-1/HHV-1 recurrent lesions (Neville 241)
Ultraviolet light
Almost all HSV primary infections occur from what (Neville 241)
contact with an infected person who is releasing the virus
Usual incubation period after HSV infection (Neville 241)
3-9 days
What is the difference in the presentation of primary infection of those presenting early in life (childhood) versus those presenting later in life (adulthood) (Neville 241)
HSV-1 childhood primary exhibit gingivostomatitis HSV-1 adult primary exhibit pharyngotonsillitis
What decreases the chance of an HSV-2 infection besides not being promiscuous (Neville 241)
having antibodies to HSV-1
HSV-2 initial infections normally occur in what age range (Neville 241)
15-35
HSV infections have been associated with an increase in the risk of presenting what non-infectious process (Nevill 241)
Erythema multiforme
Most common pattern of symptomatic primary HSV infection, 90% by HSV-1 infection. Presentation is abrupt with: Anterior cervical; lymphadenopathy; Chills; Fever (103-105°F); Nausea; Anorexia; Irritability; Sore mouth lesions (Neville 242)
acute herpetic gingivostomatitis (primary herpes)
What will be the manifestation of the sore mouth lesions of acute Herpetic Gingivostomatitis (primary herpes) (Neville 242)
-multiple ulcerations on both free and attached mucosa -Gingiva enlarged, painful, extremely erythematous Punched out lesions along the midfacial free gingival margin can involve labial mucosa and extend perioral
How long will it take for a mild case of acute herpectic gingivostomatis (primary herpes) to resolve (Neville 242)
5-7 days
How will acute herpectic gingivostomatitis (primary herpes) present in an adult (Neville 242)
sore throat; Fever Malaise; Headache; Numerous ulcerations on tonsils and posterior pharynx
Significant cause of pharyngotonsillitis in young adults from higher socioeconomic groups (Neville 243)
HSV, mostly HSV-1, but HSV-2 increasing
This is a recurrence of the HSV infection at the site of primary inoculation or in adjacent areas of surface epithelium supplied by the involved ganglion (Neville 243)
recurrentl herpex simplex infections/secondary herpes/recrudescent herpes


























