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Genital Herpes quiz

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  • What type of virus causes genital herpes?
    Genital herpes is caused by enveloped double-stranded DNA viruses, specifically HHV-1 and HHV-2, which are members of the herpes simplex virus genus.
  • Which virus is primarily responsible for most genital herpes cases?
    HHV-2 is primarily responsible for 50-85% of genital herpes cases.
  • How can HHV-1 cause genital herpes?
    HHV-1 usually causes oral herpes but can cause genital herpes through oral-genital contact.
  • What is the main mode of transmission for genital herpes?
    Transmission occurs through direct contact with infectious vesicles or mucus secretions.
  • Can asymptomatic individuals transmit genital herpes?
    Yes, asymptomatic individuals can transmit herpes through secretions such as semen.
  • How effective are condoms at preventing herpes transmission?
    Condoms reduce the risk but do not fully prevent transmission because lesions may be located on areas not covered by condoms.
  • What are the typical symptoms of genital herpes?
    Symptoms include numerous small, painful vesicles or blisters on a reddened base around the genitals or rectum.
  • What is the 'dew on rose petal' appearance in genital herpes?
    It refers to clear vesicles on a reddened base, resembling dew on a rose petal.
  • How long do herpes vesicles usually take to heal?
    Herpes vesicles usually heal within weeks.
  • What triggers recurrent outbreaks of genital herpes?
    Recurrences are often triggered by events that weaken the immune system, such as stress.
  • How common are recurrences in HHV-2 compared to HHV-1?
    Recurrences occur in about 80% of HHV-2 cases and about 50% of HHV-1 cases.
  • What diagnostic method is used to distinguish between HHV-1 and HHV-2?
    PCR testing of viral DNA from blisters is used to distinguish between HHV-1 and HHV-2.
  • What is the role of acyclovir in treating genital herpes?
    Acyclovir reduces symptoms and recurrences and lowers the risk of transmission, but it does not cure herpes.
  • Does treatment with acyclovir provide immunity to herpes?
    No, acyclovir does not confer immunity, and there is currently no immunity to herpes.
  • What is the current status of herpes vaccine research?
    Researchers are actively investigating vaccines for herpes, but none are available yet.