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What is herpes Simplex?
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A viral infection characterized by a localized primary lesion, latency and a tendency to localized recurrence
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Herpes simplex type 1 and 2 may effect?
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the genital tract or the oral mucosa.
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In approximately __% of HSV-1 primary infections, overt disease may appear as an illness of varying severity.
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10%
* Marked by fever and malaise lasting a week or more. |
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HSV-1 Causes __% of acute pharngotonsillitis, usually as a primary infection.
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2%
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Reactivation of latent infection commonly results in what?
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Cold sores or fever blisters
* of the lips and face (they heal within days) |
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Severe and extensive spread of infection may occur in those who are?
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immunodeficient and immunosuppressed.
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HSV-1 is a common cause of?
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meningeoencephalitis
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What are sign common signs of HSV-1?
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Fever, leukocytosis, meningeal irritation, drowsiness, confusion, stupor, coma and focal neurological may occur and are frequently referable to one or the other temporal region.
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How is HSV-2 generally transmitted?
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Sexually
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