Simplex and varicella zoster are the type examples of herpesviruses which form required knowledge.

You should, however, be aware of the fact that the herpes family encompasses cytomegalovirus and Epstein-Barr virus, although the specific features of these two viruses are not **required.

 Epidemiology: mode of transmission; problems encountered in the immunocompromised
 Clinical features of infection: differentiation of clinical features of HSV-1 and 2 → Herpesvirus infections
 Basis of diagnosis: the role of imaging in herpes encephalitis
 Treatment options, in particular the management of encephalitis

 Epidemiology: patterns of disease; incubation; dormancy of virus
 Clinical features of infection: chronology of skin changes; VZV pneumonia; shingles
 Basis of diagnosis: appreciation of the fact that diagnosis is essentially clinical
 Treatment: role of acyclovir; role of immune globulin in pregnancy

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