Microbio: Skin and Eye Infections - Viral Infections of the Skin and Eyes

What is the pathogen for fifth disease

Parovirus B19

What are symptoms of fifth disease

Intial cold-like symptoms; “slapped cheek” rash

How is fifth disease transmitted

Highly contagius with respiratory secretions of infected individuals

How is fifth disease treated

None

What is the pathogen for herpes keratitis

Herpes Simplex Virus 1 (HSV-1)

What are symptoms of herpes keratitis

Inflammation of conjunctiva and cornea; irritation, excess tears, sensitivity to light, lesions in cornea that lead to blindness

How is herpes keratitis transmitted

Direct eye contact with discharge from herpes lesions else-where in the body or from another infected individual

How is herpes keratitis treated

Acyclovir, ganciclovir, famiclovir, valacyclovir

What is the pathogen for oral herpes

Herpes Simplex Virus 1 (HSV-1)

What are the symptoms of oral herpes

Initial systemic symptoms; cold sores

How are oral herpes transmitted

Highly contagious via direct contact with infected people

How are oral herpes treated

Acyclovir, penciclovir, famiclovir, valacyclovir

What is the pathogen for papillomas

Human papillomavirus (HPV)

What are symptoms of papillomas

Common warts, plantar warts, flat warts, filliform warts, and others

How is papillomas transmitted

Contact with infected individuals

How is papillomas treated

Topical salicyclic acid, cantharidin

What is the pathogen for Roseola

Human herpesvirus 6 and 7 (HHV-6, HHV-7)

What are the symptoms of Roseola

Initial cold-like symptoms with high fever. Followed by a macular or papular rash 3-5 days later

How is Roseola transmitted

Spready by viral and respiratory secretions of infected individuals

How is Roseola treated

None, ganciclovir used for immunocompromised patients

What is the pathogen for Viral Conjunctivitis

Adenoviruses and others

What are symptoms of Viral Conjunctivitis

Inflammation of the conjunctiva; water nonpurulent discharge

How is Viral Conjunctivitis transmitted

Associated with common cold; contagious via contact with eye discharge

How is Viral Conjunctivitis treated

none