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What is the primary disease caused by the Varicella-Zoster virus in children?
What is the primary disease caused by the Varicella-Zoster virus in children?
Which statement is true regarding the Varicella-Zoster virus?
Which statement is true regarding the Varicella-Zoster virus?
Which viral infection is commonly transmitted through saliva and primarily affects adolescents and young adults?
Which viral infection is commonly transmitted through saliva and primarily affects adolescents and young adults?
What is a significant characteristic of Mumps virus infections?
What is a significant characteristic of Mumps virus infections?
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Which of the following viruses is known to have a primary infection leading to a secondary outcome in the case of Varicella-Zoster?
Which of the following viruses is known to have a primary infection leading to a secondary outcome in the case of Varicella-Zoster?
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What age group is Varicella-Zoster commonly associated with for its primary infection?
What age group is Varicella-Zoster commonly associated with for its primary infection?
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What is a significant complication of mumps contracted after puberty in males?
What is a significant complication of mumps contracted after puberty in males?
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Which statement about measles is true?
Which statement about measles is true?
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What is the main method of managing symptoms of mumps?
What is the main method of managing symptoms of mumps?
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What is one potential effect of measles on pregnancy?
What is one potential effect of measles on pregnancy?
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Which of the following is NOT a complication associated with mumps?
Which of the following is NOT a complication associated with mumps?
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Which symptom is not typically associated with measles?
Which symptom is not typically associated with measles?
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What proportion of females may experience swelling of the ovaries if they contract mumps?
What proportion of females may experience swelling of the ovaries if they contract mumps?
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What type of rash is characteristic of measles?
What type of rash is characteristic of measles?
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What is the estimated incidence of subacute sclerosing panencephalitis following measles infection?
What is the estimated incidence of subacute sclerosing panencephalitis following measles infection?
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Which condition is characterized by the appearance of Koplik’s spots?
Which condition is characterized by the appearance of Koplik’s spots?
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What could be the potential consequence of not improving MMR vaccination rates in London?
What could be the potential consequence of not improving MMR vaccination rates in London?
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Which type of herpes simplex virus is predominantly responsible for causing orofacial lesions?
Which type of herpes simplex virus is predominantly responsible for causing orofacial lesions?
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What serious neurological condition is linked to measles infections?
What serious neurological condition is linked to measles infections?
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What does the modeling by the UKHSA predict for London if MMR vaccination rates remain low?
What does the modeling by the UKHSA predict for London if MMR vaccination rates remain low?
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Which type of herpes simplex virus is primarily responsible for genital lesions?
Which type of herpes simplex virus is primarily responsible for genital lesions?
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What is one potential symptom associated with measles infection?
What is one potential symptom associated with measles infection?
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What could be a long-term consequence of contracting measles?
What could be a long-term consequence of contracting measles?
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Measles outbreaks are anticipated if vaccination rates are not improved. What does this imply about MMR vaccination programs?
Measles outbreaks are anticipated if vaccination rates are not improved. What does this imply about MMR vaccination programs?
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What is a characteristic trait of primary genital herpes?
What is a characteristic trait of primary genital herpes?
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Which of the following is true about the transmission of herpetic whitlow?
Which of the following is true about the transmission of herpetic whitlow?
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Where does the herpes simplex virus reside until reactivation?
Where does the herpes simplex virus reside until reactivation?
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What is the common presentation of a cold sore?
What is the common presentation of a cold sore?
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What symptom is typically associated with primary infection of herpes simplex virus?
What symptom is typically associated with primary infection of herpes simplex virus?
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Which of the following is a factor that can trigger reactivation of herpes simplex virus?
Which of the following is a factor that can trigger reactivation of herpes simplex virus?
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Study Notes
Viral Infections of the Oral Cavity
- Varicella zoster, Mumps, Herpes Simplex/Zoster, Infective Mononucleosis, HIV, and Human Papilloma are all viral infections.
- Varicella-Zoster (Human Herpes Virus 3) causes both Chickenpox and Shingles.
- Chickenpox is a primary infection generally experienced in childhood, while shingles is a reactivation of the Varicella Zoster virus.
- Chickenpox is highly contagious, occurring in children and generally mild and self-managed.
- Mumps is characterized by painful swelling on the sides of the face.
- Mumps infections after puberty can lead to complications in men, including testicular pain and swelling.
- Mumps can also lead to complications in women, such as swelling of the ovaries.
- Mumps can cause temporary hearing loss in 1 in 20 cases.
- In 1 in 1000 cases, Mumps can cause viral meningitis lasting for a couple of weeks.
- One in 20 individuals infected with Mumps will experience acute pancreatitis.
- Measles (Measles Morbillivirus) is highly infectious and transmitted via air droplets and surfaces.
- Measles causes characteristic rash, headache, fever, sore throat, and Koplik’s spots in the oral cavity.
- Measles complications include still birth and miscarriage during pregnancy, vision loss, subacute sclerosing panencephalitis, seizures, and encephalitis.
- London is at risk of measles outbreaks with modelling estimating tens of thousands of cases.
- Herpes Simplex Virus 1 (HS1) and Herpes Simplex Virus 2 (HS2) are the primary causes of herpes simplex.
- HS1 generally causes orofacial lesions 'above the belt, and HS2 causes genital lesions 'below the belt'.
- Primary herpes simplex infection can cause gingivostomatitis (oral), genital herpes, herpetic whitlow, or encephalitis.
- Herpes Simplex Virus 1 often causes cold sores.
- Cold sores (or Herpes Labialis) is a secondary infection of HS1, which resides in the trigeminal ganglion after primary infection.
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Explore various viral infections affecting the oral cavity, including Varicella Zoster, Mumps, and Herpes Simplex. This quiz covers key characteristics, complications, and management of these infections. Test your knowledge and learn about the implications for both children and adults.