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    Herpetic Ulcers

    Abdu Hussein Mogella


    MD
    Learning Objectives
    At the end of this session each student will be able to:
    • define herpetic ulcers.
    • know mode of transmission of herpetic ulcers.
    • know signs and symptoms of herpetic ulcers
    • know how to diagnose herpetic ulcers.
    • know how to treat herpetic ulcers.
    • know prevention of herpetic ulcers
    What is Herpetic Ulcers?
    The herpes simplex virus, also known as HSV, is an infection that
    causes herpes. Herpes can appear in various parts of the body, most
    commonly on the genitals or mouth. There are two types of the herpes
    simplex virus.
    • HSV-1: primarily causes oral herpes, and is generally responsible for
    cold sores and fever blisters around the mouth and on the face.

    • HSV-2: primarily causes genital herpes, and is generally responsible


    for genital herpes .
    Aetiology

    • HSV 1can be contacted from general interactions such as: eating from
    the same utensils
    sharing lip balm
    Kissing .
    • It’s also possible to get genital herpes from HSV-1 if someone who
    performed oral sex had cold sores during that time.
    • HSV-2 is contacted through forms of sexual contact with a person who
    has HSV-2.
    What are Signs and Symptoms of Herpes?

    • Symptoms begin within 2 to 20 days after contact with the HSV virus.
    The skin becomes painful or it may itch, burn or tingle. Then one or
    more blisters appear.
    • The blisters open and become sores. The sores turn crusty and heal
    slowly over 1 to 2 weeks. By 3 weeks, the sores have completely
    healed without leaving a scar.
    • Sometimes flue like symptoms, such as swollen glands glands,
    headache , body aches and fever also develop.
    Sign of Herpes Simplex Virus
    • HVS-1 • HVS2 -

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    What are Diagnostic Approach of HSV?
    • Blood Culture
    • Fluid from the sores
    • PCR
    Treatment of Antiviral
    Antiviral medications
    • No current antiviral treatments can eradicate HSV infection, and
    treatment of a first oral or genital infection does not prevent chronic
    infection of nerves.
    • However, during recurrences, antiviral medications such
    as acyclovir, valacyclovir, or famciclovir.
    Prevention of HSV
    • Avoid Oral Sex with some one with sign of HSV
    • Use Condoms
    Thank You

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