Viral Infections Flashcards
1
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Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1)
A
-Fever blisters & cold sores
2
Q
HSV-1 Clinical Manifestation
A
- Painful, local reaction consisting of vesicles w/ an erythematous base
- Most often appears around the mouth
3
Q
Transmission of HSV-1 …
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- Is contagious by direct contact
- Is recurrent
- No immunity
4
Q
HSV-1 is a chronic disorder that may be exacerbated by …
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- Stress
- Trauma
- Menses
- Sunlight
- Fatigue
- Systemic infection
5
Q
Recurrent episodes of HSV-1 are characterized by …
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Appearance of lesions in the same place
6
Q
Herpes zoster is commonly called …
A
“Shingles”
7
Q
Herpes zoster is related to …
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the chickenpox virus: varicella
8
Q
Herpes zoster is contagious to …
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- Anyone who has not had chickenpox
- Those who may be immunosuppressed
9
Q
Herpes zoster Clinical Manifestations …
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- Linear patches of vesicles w/ an erythematous base are located along spinal & cranial nerve tracts, or dermatomes; zosteriform
- Often unilateral & appears on the trunk;
- May appear on the face
- Pain, burning, & neuralgia occur at the site before outbreak of vesicles
- Often precipitated by same factors as herpes simplex infection
10
Q
Herpetic whitlow
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- Occurs on fingertips & around nail cuticles
- Often seen in medical personnel
