Herpes Viruses 2

What is the primary mode of transmission for HSV 1?

• Blood

• Saliva

• Sexual contact

• Airborne droplets

Which type of herpes simplex virus is associated with genital lesions?

• Both HSV 1 and HSV 2

• None of the above

• HSV 2

• HSV 1

What type of lesions does HSV 1 primarily cause?

• Genital lesions

• Orofacial lesions

• Vesicular lesions

• Cold sores

Which condition is NOT associated with HSV 2?

• Genital herpes

• Cold sores

• Aseptic meningitis

• Neonatal infection

What is a common complication of HSV infection in immunocompromised patients?

• Cold sores

• Pneumonia

• Keratitis

• Acute gingivostomatitis

Where does HSV 1 typically establish latency?

• Cervical ganglia

• Trigeminal ganglia

• Sacral ganglia

• Lumbar ganglia

What triggers reactivation of HSV?

• All of the above

• Sunlight

• Hormonal changes

• Stress

Which of the following is a symptom of primary HSV infection?

• Cold sores

• Genital herpes

• Keratitis

• Vesicles

What is a characteristic feature of herpes simplex viruses?

• They do not cause latency

• They are only transmitted sexually

• They can cause encephalitis

• They are RNA viruses

Which type of herpes simplex virus is primarily responsible for cold sores?

• Both HSV 1 and HSV 2

• HSV 2

• Neither HSV 1 nor HSV 2

• HSV 1