Herpes Simplex Virus - Correct Answer-Spread by respiratory droplets, contact with
active lesion, and contact with body fluid.
Symptoms
-fever
-malaise
-fever
-swollen glands
-grouped vesicles with an erythematous base
-gingiva that bleeds easily with small yellow ulcers.
Treatment
, 3
-Symptomatic treatments- oral antivirals or topical antivirals to shorten length of illness.
-will most likely last 2-3 weeks
Roseola - Correct Answer-Caused by
-human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) and 7 (HHV-7)
Symptoms
-High fever for several days
-rash lasting for 1-2 days small pink spots that are patches with white rings around
spots
-rash usually starts on trunk and moves to extremities
Treatment
-Fluids, Tylenol, ibuprofen for fever, and rest.
-Symptoms appear within two weeks post exposure
Chickenpox - Correct Answer--Seeing an uptake in this disease as a lot of people are
not vaccinating with MMR
Caused by Varicella zoster
Symptoms
-crusted painful itchy lesions- can cause severe scabbing
, 4
-huge incubation period (21 days)
-fever
-headache
-URI symptoms
Diagnostics
-history and PE
-VZV PCR
Treatment
-supportive care, tylenol, fluids, rest
-Keep from scratching
-Benadryl or caladyl
-cool compreses
-severe- admit for IV acyclovir
Influenza - Correct Answer-Multiple types: A and B most common
Symptoms
-high grade fever
-headache
-chills
-body aches
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