Herpes Simplex Virus

• how is HSV transmitted?
• what cells does HSV infect?
• what are the 2 HSV subtypes?
• how does HSV infection present?
• how is HSV infection diagnosed?
• how is HSV infection treated?
• what causes HSV recurrence?
• what prodromal symptoms occur with recurrence?
• what are some possible complications?

Varicella Zoster Virus

• how is VZV transmitted?
• what age group does VZV affect?
• how does varicella (chickenpox) present?
• relative to the rash, when is someone infectious?
• how is varicella diagnosed?
• how is varicella treated?
• what are some possible complications?
• what cells does VZV affect in its latency?

Herpes Zoster