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What does type 1 herpes simplex cause?

causes cold sores/fever blisters

What does type 2 herpes simplex cause?

causes genital herpes; sexually transmitted infection

How is herpes simplex spread?

Both transmitted by direct contact with any open lesion

How quickly do lesions appear?

Lesions appear 2 days to 2 weeks after exposure

How long are lesions present?

Lesions usually present for 2-3 weeks; first week is the most painful

Is there a cure?

No, virus goes dormant after outbreaks

Which outbreak is the worst?

First outbreak usually the worst

Where to vesicles appear with type 1?

Vesicle at corner of mouth, lips, or nose

How to vesicles appear at first with type 1?

Initially area is erythematous & edematous

After appearing, what do vesicles do?

Vesicle appears, ulcerates, & encrusts – vesicle rupture produces burning pain

General s/s type 1 herpes

General malaise, fatigue, pruritus, tender & enlarged lymph nodes

What do vesicles do with herpes simplex 2?

Vesicles rupture & encrust, cause ulcerations & burning pain

Where do lesions typically appear with herpes simplex 2?

Cervix most common in women, penis most common in men

What s/s does herpes simplex cause?

3-4 days after rupture – flu like symptoms – HA, fatigue, myalgia, fever, anorexia, tender & enlarged lymph nodes



Severe outbreaks may cause voiding difficulty

What meds are given for both types of herpes?

Antivirals, analgesic, NSAID - Acyclovir (Zovirax) is common

How should the lesions be kept? What kind of clothing should a pt wear?

Lesions to be kept clean & dry



Lose, absorbent underclothing

2 good interventions for herpes

Sitz bats
Warm compresses

Can herpes be spread during remission?

Type 2 herpes CAN be transmitted during periods of remission

What can herpes outbreaks be triggered by?

Outbreak can be triggered by fatigue, illness, emotional stress, genital irritation