Herpes

_Icosahedral, enveloped capsid virus with linear double-stranded DNA (dsDNA). Is part of the Herpesviridae family..

clothed, double lines, blue color

_Includes two types, HSV-1 and HSV-2. HSV-1 typically infects above the waist and HSV-2 typically infects below the waist. Infections from HSV-1 and HSV-2 can each be seen both above and below the waist, possibly due to oral sex practices..

_Associated with erythema multiforme, which appears as a "target lesion" with a pink-red ring around a pale center. target stamps from hands to trunk..

appear 1-2 weeks after infection

HSV-1

_ is transmitted through respiratory secretions and saliva and is typically involved with infections above the waist..

_When the virus invades the mucous membranes, the infection is typically asymptomatic but can cause vesicular lesions that can ulcerate and cause..

Gingivostomatitis in the mouth is the most common.
Keratoconjunctivities on the cornea, typically presenting as a branching “dendritic ulcer.”
Esophagitis with ulcers that appear well-circumscribed and have a “volcano-like” appearance. Often seen in immunocompromised individuals (ie. organ and bone marrow transplant recipients). CMV: linear
red lips, red eyes,

Primary infection with HSV-1 results in herpetic gingivostomatitis. Peak age for primary infection is age 6 months to 5 years. Prodromal symptoms (eg, fever, malaise, chills) begin approximately 1 week after contact with an infected person (who is generally asymptomatic). Painful vesicles appear, extensively covering the lips and gingiva, and may include the palate, tongue, or oropharynx. The vesicles organize into extensive ulcers and resolve within 1-2 weeks. The pain of gingivostomatitis often results indehydration, the most common reason for hospitalization.

_Primary infection resolves after 2-3 weeks and can enter local sensory nerve endings and through axonal transport the virus can become latent in trigeminal ganglion or other sensory ganglia. Stress can cause viral reactivation and can results in herpetic labialis (cold sores around the mouth), gingivostomatitis, or keratoconjunctivitis..

_Can spread via cranial nerves to the brain and cause focal necrotic lesion in the temporal lobe, causing inflammation and encephalitis. Most common cause of sporadic encephalitis, and can present with

Altered mental status
Seizures
Aphasia (loss of ability to understand/express speech)..

_Herpetic whitlow is a painful hand vesicle that can occur in healthcare workers who come in contact with herpetic lesions (ie. dental procedure)..

HSV-2

_Through sexual contact and is typically involved with infections below the waist..

_When the virus invades the mucous membranes, the infection is typically asymptomatic but can cause vesicular lesions that can cause genital herpes and painful inguinal lymphadenopathy..

_Primary infection resolves after 2-3 weeks and can enter local sensory nerve endings and through axonal transport the virus can become latent in the lumbosacral ganglia or other sensory ganglia..

Congenital Herpes

_Vertical transmission can occur through the placenta (intrauterine HSV) or during delivery (neonatal HSV). Neonatal HSV can be classified into three main categories: