Herpetic Lesions: Causes & Reasons

Possible Causes for Herpetic Lesions

The herpetic antibody develops in the patient's serum during convalescence from either herpes lesions or aphthous stomatitis. [ajodo.org]

Herpetic gingivostomatitis occurs mainly in childhood, one attack giving immunity to generalized stomatitis but not to isolated lesions (herpetic lesions), unless an adult [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Then the herpetic lesion occurs. In contradistinction to other virus diseases there is no permanent immunity after an initial herpes simplex virus infection. [ajodo.org]

Whitlow

The persistence or recurrence of these herpetic lesions is usually self-limited, however in AIDS patient; the chronic lesions are not uncommon. [scielo.br]

lesion contact with infected saliva, semen, cervical fluid autoinoculation e.g. - nail biters with herpes labialis or stomatitis infection (2,3) The incidence of herpetic [gpnotebook.com]

Herpetic whitlow is caused by direct transfer of HSV-1 or HSV-2 from herpetic lesions to a finger with a broken skin barrier. [symptoma.com]

Primary Herpes Simplex Infection

HSV-2 typically causes painful herpetic lesions around the anogenital area. [pedclerk.bsd.uchicago.edu]

Reactivation and dissemination of herpetic lesions are not uncommon in immuno-compromised hosts. [histopathology-india.net]

Herpetic Whitlow is a recognized occupational hazard of dental personnel and may be contracted through treatment of patients with oral herpetic lesions. [softdental.com]

Generalized Herpes Simplex

HSV-2 typically causes painful herpetic lesions around the anogenital area. [pedclerk.bsd.uchicago.edu]

Microscopically, lesions demonstrated the cellular changes characteristic of herpetic infection. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Herpetic Whitlows Erythema Multiforme provoked by Recurrent HSV Lesions Eczema Herpeticum Generalized HSV Infection HSV Encephalitis Genital Herpes Treatment of B Virus Infection [elsevier.com]

Herpes Simplex Gingivostomatitis

Differential Diagnosis Without perioral and oral lesions, the diagnosis of herpetic gingivostomatitis can often be overlooked. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Lesions/ulcers for herpetic gingivostomatitis may also be found on the palate and keratinzied gingivae hence aphthous ulcers can be ruled out. [en.wikipedia.org]

Herpes Simplex Infection

Women with herpetic lesions may transmit HSV to their infants by direct or indirect contact with the lesions. [cdc.gov]

The etiology of herpetic lesions on burn wounds generally is believed to be a reactivation of previous infection or possible exposure to the pathogens under an immunocompromised [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The atypical features of the herpetic lesions, along with a past history of atypical pneumonitis one year prior to our observation, prompted to a diagnosis of concurrent HIV [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Idiopathic Recurrent and Disabling Cutaneous Herpes

lesions. [sti.bmj.com]

control of both genital herpes and recurrent urticaria with valciclovir therapy suggests a close temporal association between the onset of urticaria and development of herpetic [sti.bmj.com]

Herpetic Whitlow

None of the subjects was engaged in patient care, and none had oral or facial herpetic lesions. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The clinical coexistence of erythema multiforme minor and the herpetic lesion is also atypical. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Rubber gloves must be worn when patients with primary or secondary herpetic lesions are treated. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Generalized Herpes Simplex Infection of the Newborn

The herpetic lesions recurred twice during the six months in which the infant was observed.Case ReportT.W., a Caucasian female infant, was first admitted to the hospital on [nejm.org]

The patient developed active pharyngeal and genital herpetic lesions and was diagnosed with HSV endometritis and disseminated HSV. [journals.lww.com]

Reactivation and dissemination of herpetic lesions are not uncommon in immuno-compromised hosts. [histopathology-india.net]

Congenital Herpes Simplex Infection

Dooling First published August 1, 1981, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1212/WNL.31.8.1045 Abstract Two full-term unrelated infants developed herpetic lesions at the site of scalp [n.neurology.org]

lesions No one test is 100% sensitive / specific Keep HSV in mind How would you manage our case? [slideplayer.com]

The mother received valacyclovir 1 week before delivery with no reported active herpetic lesions. [academic.oup.com]

Eczema Herpeticum

A 29-year-old male patient developed generalized herpetic lesions on his face on the 4th day of treatment. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

CONCLUSION: These results suggest that there may be two routes of indirect transmission of this virus, namely via manual scratching of herpetic lesions or via a contaminated [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

CONCLUSIONS: The high frequency of oral HSV DNA detection in eczema herpeticum suggests that subclinical herpetic lesions may develop in the oral cavity of patients with a [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2

HSV-1 may also infect… Read More infectious disease In infectious disease: Viruses HSV-2 is associated most often with herpetic lesions of the genital area. [britannica.com]

Of the 53 subjects who had no reported history of genital herpes, 33 (62 percent) subsequently reported having typical herpetic lesions; the duration of their recurrences [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

All subjects attended an individual standardized educational session on genital herpes that included reviewing photographs of herpetic lesions. [nejm.org]

Herpes Simplex Esophagitis

A prodrome of upper respiratory symptoms and concurrent orolabial herpetic lesions were present in 26.8% and 25% of cases, respectively. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The presence of herpetic lesions in the oropharynx should also suggest the possibility of herpes esophagitis. [med-ed.virginia.edu]

Fourteen patients (25%) had herpetic orolabial lesions (6 herpes labialis, 8 stomatitis), but only 4 patients (7.1%) had herpetic skin lesions. [journals.lww.com]

Herpes Labialis

RESULTS: Herpetic lesions reduced to CONCLUSIONS: Systemic zinc sulphate appeared to reduce both the number of episodes and the time to recovery of herpes labialis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Women with herpetic lesions may transmit HSV to their infants by direct or indirect contact with the lesions. [cdc.gov]

lesions. [patientcareonline.com]

Genital Herpes in Women

[…] before the visits at which herpetic lesions were detected. [journals.plos.org]

The first outbreak of herpes is often associated with a longer duration of herpetic lesions, increased viral shedding (making HSV transmission more likely) and systemic symptoms [cdc.gov]

Herpes simplex virus type 1 causes most non-genital herpetic lesions: herpes labialis, gingivostomatitis, and keratoconjunctivitis. [womenshealthsection.com]

Congenital Herpes Virus Infection

The mother received valacyclovir 1 week before delivery with no reported active herpetic lesions. [academic.oup.com]

Breast-feeding is recommended unless the mother has herpetic lesions around the nipples. Aciclovir is excreted in breast milk but there is no evidence of harm. [patient.info]

Herpetic skin lesions classically have an erythematous base with clear or cloudy fluid or may appear pustular. [med.cmu.ac.th]

Keratitis Disciformis

lesion consists of a linear branching corneal ulcer (dendritic ulcer). [en.wikipedia.org]

This lesion is deep and nonsuppurative and is seen in virus infections, particularly herpetic. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Dendritic ulcer is the classic herpetic corneal lesion, caused by replicating virus. [aao.org]

Genital Herpes

Associations of genital HIV shedding with HIV plasma viral load (PVL), herpetic lesions, HSV shedding and other factors were examined. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Prevention of neonatal herpes depends on preventing acquisition of genital HSV infection during late pregnancy and avoiding exposure of the infant to herpetic lesions during [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

lesion and compared with 10 HIV-seronegative women who were HSV-1 and HSV-2 seronegative. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Immunodeficiency Type 38 with Basal Ganglia Calcification

Visceral Herpes Simplex Infection

[…] suspension of a 5-month-old infant whose hospital course had been complicated by clonictonic movements in the upper extremities and seizures.3 Pugh et al demonstrated typical herpetic [jamanetwork.com]

Cold sores are the most common manifestation of herpetic infection, and are characterised by a perioral primary lesion, latency and a tendency to local recurrence. [health.vic.gov.au]

lesions in and recovered herpes simplex virus from the skin of a fatal case of eczema herpeticum in an 11½-month-old infant.5 Necropsy revealed evidence of hematogenous dissemination [jamanetwork.com]

Endotheliitis

[…] characteristic herpetic lesions as described above. [eyewiki.aao.org]

Bystander activation of CD4+ T cells accounts for herpetic ocular lesions. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2000;41(2):453-9. ↑ Zhao ZS, Granucci F, Yeh L, et al. [eyewiki.aao.org]

Identification and characterization of herpes simplex virus-specific CD4+ T cells in corneas of herpetic stromal keratitis patients. [eyewiki.aao.org]

Laryngeal Herpes

Of note is the fact that the cord palsy of a herpetic lesion can be short-lived and that earache is a common symptom. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Given the wide range of findings, herpetic lesions in the larynx warrant work-up as they can mimic neoplasm, abscesses, syphilis, or tuberculosis [5]. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

She had oral herpetic lesions as a child but no history of genital herpetic lesions or sexually transmitted diseases. [nejm.org]

Glossitis

In contrast to tongue lesions of herpetic geometric glossitis, similar-appearing lingual lesions of other conditions are usually asymptomatic. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Geometric glossitis, also termed herpetic geometric glossitis, is a term used by some to refer to a chronic lesion associated with herpes simplex virus (HSV) type I infection [en.wikipedia.org]

[…] of these lingual lesions is discussed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Nasal Cavity Lymphoma

Before the suspicion of herpetic etiology, she had received antiviral treatment without improvement. [link.springer.com]

A.L., 46 years old, consulted for vesiculobullous’s and crusting lesions of the left cheek and area under the right eyelid. [link.springer.com]

Evolution was marked by infiltration of lesions and facial’s edema, cheilitis, macroglossia, hepatomegaly and impaired general condition. [link.springer.com]

Recurrent Oral Ulceration

Early intervention is important with both RAS and herpetic lesions. A properly diagnosed RAS responds well to topical corticosteroids. [uspharmacist.com]

Ulcers appearing following a prodromal tingling and additional features such as generalised malaise may help in differentiating idiopathic or herpetic from non-herpetic lesions [ep.bmj.com]

When Tzank staining is available, a sample from a herpetic lesion will reveal inclusion-bearing giant cells. [aafp.org]

Penile Herpes

lesions, as represented by this case. [mshc.org.au]

Because of the lesions’ appearance, herpetic infection was suspected. [journals.lww.com]

The first outbreak of herpes is often associated with a longer duration of herpetic lesions, increased viral shedding (making HSV transmission more likely) and systemic symptoms [cdc.gov]

Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1

For such mothers, prevention of neonatal herpes depends on avoiding exposure of the infant to recurrent herpetic lesions during delivery. [ajog.org]

The most common route of infection for HSV to be transmitted to a newborn during birth is by contact with herpetic lesions in the birth canal. [microbenotes.com]

and all women should be examined thoroughly for herpetic lesions. [cdc.gov]

Mollaret's Meningitis

The virus most commonly isolated is herpes simplex type 2 ( Ann Intern Med 1994;121:334-8), but during an episode herpetic lesions may nonetheless be absent. [cmaj.ca]

Case report A 40-year-old male was referred to our genitourinary medicine clinic with recurrent genital herpetic lesions. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The episodes of meningitis may not be associated with active herpetic lesions on the skin or mucous membranes. [jabfm.org]

Herpes Simiae Infection

B virus is transmitted from a host when virus is shed from herpetic lesions or the affected mucosal sites. [addl.purdue.edu]

Herpetic Whitlows Erythema Multiforme provoked by Recurrent HSV Lesions Eczema Herpeticum Generalized HSV Infection HSV Encephalitis Genital Herpes Treatment of B Virus Infection [elsevier.com]

Extragenital lesions develop during the course of primary infection in 10% to 18% of patients. [what-when-how.com]

Herpes Simplex Keratitis

An herpetic disciform lesion as seen six weeks after a classical central herpetic dendrite. [reviewofophthalmology.com]

involving lesions of the lid and a follicular response of the conjunctiva. [eyewiki.org]

Disease Herpetic epithelial keratitis may occur unilaterally or bilaterally (most often in patients with atopic disease) and may be accompanied by a blepharoconjunctivitis [eyewiki.org]