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Herpes simplex Microchapters |
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Herpes simplex physical examination On the Web |
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Risk calculators and risk factors for Herpes simplex physical examination |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2] Jesus Rosario Hernandez, M.D. [3]
Overview
On physical examination multiple, round, superficial oral ulcers accompanied by acute gingivitis can be seen. Also lymphadenopathy, gingivitis and tonsillitis may accompany the primary lesions [1].
Physical Examination
1) Blisters or ulcers
- Site - In orofacial herpes/herpes simplex 1 the ulcers are commonly found on lips, gums, throat, front of tongue, inside of the cheeks and roof of the mouth. Whereas, these occur around genitalia in cases of genital herpes/herpes simplex 2.
- Size - Generally small (2-5 mm)
- Shape - Round
- The lesions may occur in groups/crop
2) Lymphadenopathy (cervical, Inguinal glands)
3) Gingivitis and tonsillitis in herpes simplex 1
The following image is an example of how the Herpes simplex virus can cause nail disease.
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Skin
Genitourinary System
Head
Extremities
Neck
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![Image depicts the right foot of an infant born with a herpes simplex infection, known as neonatal herpes, or herpes simplex neonatorum, which had manifested itself through the development of maculopapular lesions of the foot’s heal and sole. From Public Health Image Library (PHIL). [2]](/images/0/01/Human_herpesvirus01.jpeg)
Image depicts the right foot of an infant born with a herpes simplex infection, known as neonatal herpes, or herpes simplex neonatorum, which had manifested itself through the development of maculopapular lesions of the foot’s heal and sole. From Public Health Image Library (PHIL). [2]
![Image depicts the right foot of an infant born with a herpes simplex infection, known as neonatal herpes, or herpes simplex neonatorum, which had manifested itself through the development of maculopapular lesions of the foot’s heal and sole. From Public Health Image Library (PHIL). [2]](/index.php/File:Human_herpesvirus01.jpeg)
References
- ↑ Fatahzadeh M, Schwartz RA (2007). "Human herpes simplex virus infections: epidemiology, pathogenesis, symptomatology, diagnosis, and management". J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. 57 (5): 737–63, quiz 764–6. doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2007.06.027. PMID 17939933.
- ↑ "Public Health Image Library (PHIL)".