Sexual Health | Genital ulcer disease | Genital Herpes: Virology and Pathogenesis

Speciality
Medical Doctors
Location
Online
Delivery
Online
Time / Duration
20 to 30 minutes
Subject matter expert
elearning for healthcare
Provider
eIntegrity

Genital Herpes, Virology and Pathogenesis
Session Overview
Description
This session will cover the virology and pathogenesis of genital herpes virus infections.

Learning Objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:

  • Describe the characteristic structure of a herpes virus and the role of its component structures in assisting infection and pathogenesis
  • Explain how inoculation with viable HSV results in productive local infection and the subsequent immunological control mechanisms which act to limit this infection
  • Describe neuronal infection
  • Explain the concept of viral latency and reactivation, including the cellular, immunological and virological features associated with these phenomena

Prerequisites
Before commencing this session you should complete the following:

  • Session - 01_02 Sexual History (260_0002)
  • Session - 01_08 Male Genital Examination (260_0008)
  • Session - 01_09 Female Genital Examination (260_0009)
  • Session - 04_01 Genital Ulceration: Causes and Investigation (260_0051)

 


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Type
Course
Delivery
Online
Title
Sexual Health | Genital ulcer disease | Genital Herpes: Virology and Pathogenesis
Speciality
Medical Doctors
Interest Areas / Topics Covered
Sexual health
Location
ONLINE
Provider Type
Education Provider
Time / Duration
20 to 30 minutes
Location
Online
Posted By
eIntegrity Healthcare e-Learning
Reference
Sexual Health (STI) - eIntegrity, Module 04 Genital ulcer disease, 04_07 Genital Herpes: Virology and Pathogenesis
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