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herpes simplex virus type II
HSVII |
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dsDNA
polyhedral capsid, enveloped
large size
forms provirus in neurons |
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direct intimate contact during sexual intercourse
oral:genital route (HSVI) |
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3-7 days incubation
multiple painful vesicles form and break down into ulcers
vaginal/urethral discharge
regional adenopathy
ulcers heal over 2 weeks |
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| extra signs/symptoms of primary infection |
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| attaches to epithelium of genitals |
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| intracellular pathogen, epithelial surface, forms provirus in dorsal root ganglia of sacral nerve |
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direct: lysis
inflammation |
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clinical appearance
confirmed by DFA or Giemsa stain of scraping |
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occasional outbreaks - topical acyclovir
reccurrent outbreaks - low doses acyclovir for 1-3 years |
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