Description : Damage from ________ is the major cause of liver transplants in the US, alcohol and drug use are cofactors. a. hepatitis A b. hepatitis B c. hepatitis C d. herpes simplex I
Last Answer : c. hepatitis C
Description : Which of the following viruses has a vaccine to prevent it? a. HPV b. HIV c. fifths disease d. herpes simplex I
Last Answer : a. HPV
Description : Which of the following oncogenic viruses was first detected? A.Rous sarcoma virus. B.Epstein-Barr virus C.Herpes simplex virus type 2 D.Human T cell leukaemia virus
Last Answer : A.Rous sarcoma virus.
Description : Is it herpes simplex?
Last Answer : answer:I realize that you went to the hospital…but, I’d get a second and/or third opinion. Don’t infectious disease folks get into this? I’m not an expert…haven’t seen this ever.
Description : what exactly are canker sores? a variation of cold sores? ie herpes simplex?
Last Answer : Canker sores are merely ulcers in your mouth, not caused by herpes simplex
Description : Herpes simplex?
Last Answer : DefinitionHerpes simplex is a viral infection that mainly affects the mouth or genital area.Causes, incidence, and risk factorsThere are two strains of herpes simplex viruses:Herpes simplex virus type ... HSV-1. The likelihood of childhood infection is higher among those with lower socioeconomic st
Description : The following statement(s) is/are true concerning viral infections. a. The most common post-transplantation viral infections are caused by herpes viruses and include CMV and herpes simplex virus ... HSV) infection primarily presents with a mononucleosis-type syndrome with fever, lethargy, and cough
Last Answer : Answer: a, c, Solid organ transplant patients are prone to develop viral infection by virtue of exogenous immunosuppression. The most common post-transplantation viral infections are those ... transplant patient or as painful herpes zoster in patients who have previously developed chicken pox
Description : Which of the following infections is also known as ringworm? A. folliculitis B. herpes simplex C. impetigo D. tinea corporis
Last Answer : Ans: D
Description : Which one of the following is a false statement about atopic eczema? a) It commonly begins by drug reaction. b) Super-added herpes simplex infection is a serious complication. c) The serum IgE ... . d) The skin lesions are typically itchy. e) Treatment with systemic steroids is often necessary.
Last Answer : Ans: E
Description : Genital Herpes is caused by Herpes Simplex Virus
Last Answer : type –1 and type – 2.
Description : The patient with Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) encephalitis is receiving acyclovir (Zovirax). The nurse monitors blood chemistry test results and urinary output for a) renal complications related to ... output will alert the nurse to the presence of renal complications related to acyclovir therapy.
Last Answer : a) renal complications related to acyclovir therapy. Monitoring of blood chemistry test results and urinary output will alert the nurse to the presence of renal complications related to acyclovir therapy.
Description : The most common cause of acute encephalitis in the United States is a) Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV). Viral infection is the most common cause of encephalitis. HSV is the most common ... may cause fungal encephalitis. Fungal infections of the central nervous system occur rarely in healthy people.
Last Answer : a) Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV). Viral infection is the most common cause of encephalitis. HSV is the most common cause of acute encephalitis in the U.S.
Description : The herpes simplex virus (HSV-1), which produces a cold sore (fever blister), has an incubation period of a) 2-12 days. HSV-1 is transmitted primarily by direct contact with infected secretions. b) ... the incubation period. d) 3-6 months. The time period 3-6 months exceeds the incubation period.
Last Answer : a) 2-12 days. HSV-1 is transmitted primarily by direct contact with infected secretions.
Description : Which of the following is secondary to immune deficiency: A. Pseudo membrane deficiency B. Herpes simplex C. Squamous cell carcinoma D. Elevated Epstein bar viruses incidence
Last Answer : D. Elevated Epstein bar viruses incidence
Description : Prophylactic administration of antibiotic is indicated before oral surgery in patients with: A. Herpes simplex B. Whooping cough C. Bacterial endocarditis
Last Answer : C. Bacterial endocarditis
Description : What is true in treating a patient with secondary herpes simplex:** A. Acyclovir inhibits viral transcription when applied in the prodromal phase B. Idoxuridine is better than acyclovir when applied topically C. Antivirals are contra indicated in immuno-compromised patient
Last Answer : A. Acyclovir inhibits viral transcription when applied in the prodromal phase
Description : Intact vesicles are MOST likely to be seen in:** A. Herpes simplex infection B. Oral lichenoid reaction C. Aphthous ulceration D. Pemphigus vulgaris E. Cicatricial pemphigoid
Last Answer : A. Herpes simplex infection
Description : The causative micro organism for Herpetic gingivostomatitis is: A. Herpes simplex bacteria B. Herpes simplex virus C. Herpes zoster virus D. Borrelia vincentii
Last Answer : B. Herpes simplex virus
Description : A patient complains of itching and vesicalis on the upper labium (Vermillion region) every year, your diagnosis would be: A. Herpes simplex B. Recurrent ulceration aphthae C. Impetigo
Last Answer : A. Herpes simplex
Description : Which of the following lesions CANNOT BE classified as an intra-epithelial lesion?** A. Herpes simplex infections B. Pemphigus vulgaris C. Herpangina D. Lichen planus E. Hand, foot and mouth disease
Last Answer : D. Lichen planus
Description : Choose the correct statement about famciclovir: A. It is active against acyclovir resistant strains of herpes simplex virus B. It does not need conversion to an active metabolite C. It is used orally to treat genital herpes simplex D. It is the drug of choice for cytomegalovirus retinitis
Last Answer : C. It is used orally to treat genital herpes simplex
Description : Ganciclovir is preferred over acyclovir in the following condition: A. Herpes simplex keratitis B. Herpes zoster C. Chickenpox D. Cytomegalovirus retinitis in AIDS patient
Last Answer : D. Cytomegalovirus retinitis in AIDS patients
Description : What is true of acyclovir treatment of genital herpes simplex: A. Topical treatment affords symptomatic relief in primary as well as recurrent disease B. Oral therapy for 10 days affords ... does not prevent recurrences D. Continuous long-term topical therapy is recommended to prevent recurrences
Last Answer : C. Oral therapy for 10 days affords symptomatic relief but does not prevent recurrences
Description : Which of the following viruses is most susceptible to acyclovir: A. Herpes simplex type I virus B. Herpes simplex type II virus C. Varicella-zoster virus D. Epstein-Barr virus
Last Answer : A. Herpes simplex type I virus
Description : Iodoxuridine is indicated in: A. Herpes simplex keratitis B. Herpes zoster C. Chickenpox D. All of the above
Last Answer : A. Herpes simplex keratitis
Description : Along with effective antimicrobial therapy, corticosteroids are indicated in the following infective conditions except: A. Tubercular meningitis B. Severe P. carinii pneumonia in AIDS patient C. Herpes simplex keratitis D. Erythema nodosum leprosum
Last Answer : C. Herpes simplex keratitis
Description : Herpes simplex keratitis is characterized by: a. Presence of pus in the anterior chamber b. No tendency to recurrence c. Corneal hyposthesia d. Tendency to perforate
Last Answer : ANSWER: C
Description : Corneal sensations are diminished in: a. Herpes simplex b. Conjunctivitis c. Fungal infections d. Marginal keratitis
Last Answer : ANSWER: A
Description : How can genital herpes be prevented?
Last Answer : Transmission of genital herpes can be prevented by avoiding sexual contact with infected person.
Description : Ganciclovir is mainly used for the treatment of infection caused by (A) Cytomegalovirus (B) Candida albicans (C) Herpes zoster virus (D) Hepatitis B virus
Last Answer : Ans. A & C
Description : Should Hepatitis B carriers be prevented from working with "vulnerable population"?
Last Answer : answer:Hep B is acquired through blood transmition. Maybe you can catch it during the brith process, but I had not been aware of that. Now, you are talking about what is legal in terms of ... I think itis fine to discriminate and not allow people who are infected to do certain types of jobs.
Description : How can hepatitis B infection be prevented?
Last Answer : Temporary protection for 3 to 6 months from HBV infection can be obtained by taking a vaccine called Hepatitis B Immune Globulin (HBIG).
Description : _____ can spread from person to person in respiratory secretions or it may be inherited congenitally. a. Measles b. Chickenpox c. Rosella d. Herpes
Last Answer : c. Rosella
Description : A common trait among Herpes viruses is _____. a. Lysogeny b. Lysis c. Laxity d. Latency
Last Answer : d. Latency
Description : Cold sores and genital herpes can be caused by a. HSV-1. b. HHV-6. c. VZV. d. HHV-8
Last Answer : a. HSV-1.
Description : Which of the following has been linked to Kaposi's sarcoma? A.Epstein-Barr virus B.Human T-cell lymphotropic virus C.Human papilloma virus D.Human herpes virus 8
Last Answer : D.Human herpes virus 8
Description : All the following are associated with hemolytic disease of the newborn except: a. It is one of the most common diseases among Americans. b. It may occur if an Rh (-) female conceives a child who ... antibodies. d. It can be prevented by using rhogam. 16 Which one of the following applies to the
Last Answer : b. It may occur if an Rh (-) female conceives a child who is Rh (+).
Description : Fifty cases of hepatitis A during one week in a community would most likely be described as a/an a. Outbreak. b. Pandemic. c. Endemic Disease. d. Epidemic.
Last Answer : d. Epidemic.
Description : The ______ can cause serious birth defects including mental impairment. a. Mononucleosis b. Cytomegalovirus c. Polio d. Hepatitis C
Last Answer : a. Mononucleosis
Description : Researchers have associated the ______ virus with infectious mononucleosis and have evidence that the virus also causes _______. a. Epstein-Barr; hepatitis B b. Epstein-Barr; Burkitt's lymphoma c. Coxsackie; hepatitis B d. Coxsackie; Burkitt lymphoma
Last Answer : d. Coxsackie; Burkitt lymphoma
Description : The fecal-oral route is the mode of transmission for the _____. a. Hepatitis A virus. b. Hepatitis B virus. c. Hepatitis A and B viruses. d. All hepatitis viruses.
Last Answer : b. Hepatitis B virus.
Description : Arboviral encephalitis is an example of a a. disease causing gastroenteritis. b. disease spread by the fecal-oral route. c. Zoonosis d. type of hepatitis.
Last Answer : c. Zoonosis
Description : These viruses multiply first in the tonsils and then the lymphoid tissues of the gastrointestinal tract. a. Rabies virus b. Rotavirus c. Polio virus d. Hepatitis A virus
Last Answer : c. Polio virus
Description : .__________are the single most important cause of diarrhea in infants and young children admitted to American hospitals. a. Noroviruses b. Echoviruses c. Hepatitis A viruses d. Rotaviruses
Last Answer : d. Rotaviruses
Description : Which one of the following characteristics pertains to hepatitis A? a. Transmission is by the fecal-oral route. b. The incubation period is 2 to 4 weeks. c. It is an acute, inflammatory liver disease. d. All of the above (A—C) are correct.
Last Answer : d. All of the above (A—C) are correct.
Description : A long thread-Like RNA virus is typical of the viruses. a. hepatitis C b. Ebola c. polio d. West Nile
Last Answer : b. Ebola
Description : Symptoms of headache, fever, and muscle pain Lasting 3 to 5 days, followed by a 2 to 24 hour abating of symptoms is characteristic of a. Yellow fever. b. Hepatitis C. c. Dengue fever. d. Ebola hemorrhagic fever.
Last Answer : a. Yellow fever.
Description : Which of the foLlowing is NOT a transmission mechanism for hepatitis B? a. Sexual contact b. Non-sterile body piercing equipment c. Fecal-oral route d. Blood-contaminated needles
Last Answer : c. Fecal-oral route
Description : Which of the following viral infections is associated with the development of hydrophobia? A.Rabies B.Influenza C.Polio D.Hepatitis
Last Answer : A.Rabies
Description : Which of the following infection(s) can be diagnosed by the use of polymerase chain reaction? A- HIV-1 and HIV-2 viruses B- Hepatitis B virus C- Mycobacterium tuberculosis D- All of these
Last Answer : All of these