Podcast
#39: Identifying Lesion-Causing Viral Pathogens
Duration: 20 Minutes
Nov 21, 2023
The World Health Organization estimates 67% of people under age 50 globally have herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) infection, the main cause of oral herpes, and 13% of those age 15–49 worldwide have herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) infection, the main cause of genital herpes.
In this podcast episode, Lori Henderson, the Senior Global Product Manager at QuidelOrtho, talks about the complexities in diagnosing herpes simplex virus, the most common viral causes of cutaneous and mucocutaneous lesions, as well as innovations in molecular diagnostics that play a critical role in managing HSV.
This educational podcast activity is brought to you by QuidelOrtho Corporation., and is not certified for continuing medical education. QuidelOrtho Corporation sponsors the program, and the speaker must present information following applicable FDA requirements.
About our Speaker:
About our Speaker:
Lori Henderson
Senior Global Product Manager
QuidelOrtho
Lori Henderson earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Bucknell University. She began her career in the laboratory working on drug discovery, and then transitioned into commercial roles within the biopharma and diagnostics sectors of the life science industry. Lori has direct experience in multiple disease and therapeutic areas, and currently focuses on sexually transmitted diseases and women’s health. Within the molecular business unit at QuidelOrtho, Lori is responsible for identifying and helping drive development of products to meet clinical and patient needs.
Lori Henderson earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Bucknell University. She began her career in the laboratory working on drug discovery, and then transitioned into commercial roles within the biopharma and diagnostics sectors of the life science industry. Lori has direct experience in multiple disease and therapeutic areas, and currently focuses on sexually transmitted diseases and women’s health. Within the molecular business unit at QuidelOrtho, Lori is responsible for identifying and helping drive development of products to meet clinical and patient needs.
What You'll Learn:
- What are the most common viral causes of cutaneous and mucocutaneous lesions?
- How prevalent are these viral infections?
- Why is it important to differentiate the infectious etiology?
- What are current diagnostic methods?
