Pathosexam2 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Alterations in the Integumentary System Herpes  Etiology- herpes virus  Patho o Virus passed by contact of skin  mucous membrane  Latent (trigeminal/ other ganglia)  Two types of Infection of the skin o HSV-1  Above waist  Common  Lips, face, and mouth  Painful  Heals in 10-14 days o HSV-2  Responsible for most infections in genital area  Precipitated by stress, sunlight, menses, injury- 2-10 x/year  Burning/ tingling o Erythematic vesicles...