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Herpes Simplex 1,2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is the disease viral, bacterial, fungal, worm or protozoan? | Viral |
| What is the genus species name of the causative agent? | herpesviridae |
| How is it transmitted? How does a person get the infection? | transmitted by contact with HSV infected lesions at mucosal surfaces(HSV1); HSV2 transmitted through unprotected sex & mom to baby |
| What body systems/organs are involved? | Mucosal surfaces |
| Are there any toxins or factors that increase the virulence of the pathogen? | No |
| How is the agent commonly identified? How is confirmation of agent made? | herpetic lesions are externally present |
| How does each bacterial pathogen stain for gram, endospore, capsule, acid fast? What shape does each bacteria have? | |
| Which viruses are DNA or RNA viruses? Which are enveloped or non-enveloped? | DNA virus; lipid envelope |
| Are there any special (classic) signs or symptoms that characterize the disease/infection? | lesions |
| Is there a treatment or cure available? What are the most common antibiotics given? | aciclovir |
| Is there a vaccine available? | No |
| How can transmission be prevented? | avoid contact with people that have HSV outbreaks |