Prepared by: Roxanne P.

De Vera

 HERPES

SIMPLEX is a viral disease characterized by the appearance of sores and blisters anywhere on the skin.
found around the mouth and nose or on the genitals and buttocks. (thus the nickname virus of love)

Mostly

 HERPES

SIMPLEX VIRUS (HSV) : related to the viruses causing infectious mononucleosis (Epstein-Barr virus), chicken pox (Varicella) and shingles (Herpes Zoster).
are 2 types of HSV:

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Type 1 (HSV1) Type 2 (HSV2)

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virus can cause COLD SORES. (Infancy and childhood) Sore: tiny, clear, fluid-filled blisters Sores most commonly found on the lips, mouth, nose, chin or cheeks and occurs shortly after exposure. May also develop on wounds. With barely noticeable symptoms or need medical attention for pain.

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be transmitted by KISSING and SHARING KITCHEN UTENSILS and TOWELS.

usually form family members or friends carrying the virus. sores appear 2-20 days after contact with infected person and usually last from 710 days.

Infection

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genital sores affecting the buttocks, penis, vagina or cervix. Lasts from 2 20 days. Most people get infected by this virus because of SEXUAL CONTACT. (20% of sexually actives) Can also be spread by touching an unaffected part of the body by touching the herpes lesion. Manifestations include minor rash, itching and painful sores, fever, muscular pain and burning sensation during urination.

Skin becomes itchy or sensitive

Blisters appear

Blisters break as result of injury

Virus still in the body and infects the nerve cells [resting state]

Crust falls off

Fluid of blister ooze then crust

Infection may recur (same location or nearby site, every few weeks or less frequently

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Mild to Moderate
Oral Herpes : gingivostomatitis is the most common. Feeding is painful and fluid intake is poor.

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2.

Mild to Moderate
Labial Herpes : sores on the lips

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Mild to Moderate
Ocular Herpes : Herpetic keratitis may lead to the loss of vision. May be accompanied by conjuctivitis and preauricular lymphadenopathy

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Mild to Moderate
Cutaneous herpes : HSV may affect the skin on any part of the body.

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Mild to Moderate
Erythema Multiforme: allergic reaction of the skin is sometimes a complication of HSV infections. HSV lesions sometimes appear as a zosteriform distribution that mimics herpes zoster.

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Mild to Moderate
Genital Herpes: considered one of the most common sexually transmitted disease.

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SEVERE TO FATAL DSE.

1. Newborns. Neonatal herpectic infection is usually acquired from maternal infection at the time of delivery. 2. Eczema varicelliform eruption occurs most commonly in individual with atopic dermatitis. 3. Encephalitis is considered as one of the most common non-epidemic forms of herpes infection in the United States and other countries.

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Oral antiviral drugs such as ACYCLOVIR, FAMCICLOVIR or VALACYCLOVIR

Personal Hygiene Restoration of fluid and electrolyte balance Isolation of clients, esp. those with eczema herpecticum or neonatal herpes Practice of universal precaution and thorough hand washing.

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