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Etiology of herpes - ANSWER herpes virus contact withskin
and mucous membranes; persists in latentform in trigeminal nerve and
other ganglia
HSV-1 - ANSWER occurs above the waist; common on the
lips,face, and mouth• Healing in 10 to 14 days;
persists in a latent form
Stress can exacerbate it
,Contact transmission
no cure
HSV-2 - ANSWER responsible for most infections in the
genital region
sexually/contact transmitted
Clinical manifestations of HSV - ANSWER usually begins with
burning or tingling sensation, followed by pustules, ulcers, vesicles, and
erythema; pain common
Is there a cure for herpes? - ANSWER no but there is treament
to keep breakouts under control or stop them completely
What is the treatment for HSV? - ANSWER Antivirals like
acyclovir.
herpes zoster (shingles) - ANSWER acute inflammatory
disease of a dermatomal segment of the skin
along the spinal nerves or spinal tract (Dorsal root ganglia)
Shingles vaccine is available and for what age? - ANSWER 50
What does shingles look like? - ANSWER Cluster of fluid-filled
blisters, often in a band
, erythematous bases
usually unilaterally
typically in patients over 60 or people with weak immune support
Mid torso, shoulder/neck, or side of face
Shingles treatments - ANSWER gabapentin for severe cases
Fungal infections etiology - ANSWER microsporum,
trichophyton, epidermophyton
tinea pedis - ANSWER fungal infection of the foot; athlete's
foot
tinea capitis - ANSWER ringworm of the scalp
Clinical manifestation of fungal infections - ANSWER
Erythematous•
Macules/papules or plaques with peripheral scalingand central clearing•
Vesicular lesions•
Nail thickening and discoloration
Yeast infections - ANSWER undiagnosed
immunodeficiencydisorder of superficial infection of skin and/ormucous
membranes
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