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RNA Virus
Lower Respiratory
E: Influenza Virus
X: Respiratory Secretions
S: Fever, Chills, Body Aches, Cough (lasts ~3-7 days)
D: Ag Detection through a throat swab
T: AntiVIRAL: Tamiflu
V: Annual Flu Vaccine |
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Definition
RNA Virus
E: Rhino Virus
X: Transmitted thru a fomite
S: NO FEVER, Body aches, watery eyes, sneezing, cough, lasts ~5 Days
D: Based on signs * symptomsT:
T: Rest
V: No Vaccine |
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Definition
RNA Virus
E: Measels Virus
X: Indirect respiratory contact - very contagious
S: Sore throat, headahce, photo sensitivity, cough, rash, "Koplik spots"
D: Ab Titer
T: Symptomatic treatment
V: MMR Vaccine |
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Definition
RNA Virus
E: Rubella Virus
X: Indirect respiratory contact
S: Rash & slight fever
- in pregnant women: causes severe birth defects
D: No real treatment
T: Ab Titer
V: MMR Vaccine |
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Hepatitis C
(non-A, non-B) |
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Definition
RNA Virus
E: Hepatitis C Virus
X: ?? Bloodborne pathogen (ie: Transfusions & Transplants) SEX??
S: Asymptomatic?! Jaundice, fever, anorexia, liver disease
D: Ab Titer
T: Symptomatic Treatment - Inteferon
V: No Vaccine |
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Term
| Hepatitis A "Infectious Hep" |
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Definition
RNA Virus
E: Hepatitis A Virus
X: Fecal-oral route
S: Anorexia, fever, jaundice, diarrhea, Lasts ~3 weeks
D: Ab Titer
T: Gamma Globulin shot shortens illness
V: Hep A Vaccine |
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Term
| Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) |
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Definition
DNA Virus
E: HPV
X: Genital Contact
S: Asymptomatic, warts (leads to cervical & penile cancer)
D: Visual inspection
-Pap Smear
-DNA probe of biopsies
T: Removal of warts
V: HPV Vaccine |
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Term
| Infectious Mononucleosis (Mono) |
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Definition
DNA Virus
E: Epstein - Barr Virus
X: Saliva (direct or indirect)
S: 90% of kids < 4 years old - asymptomatic
-adults = virus attacks bcell proliferation
-exhaustion lasting ~3 months
D: Blood smear, Ab/Ag Titer
T: Symptomatic Treatment
V: Vaccine |
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Definition
DNA Virus
E: Cytomegalovirus
X: Bloodborne pathogen
S: Asymptomatic
-infants & AIDS pt's are susceptible
-Enlarge liver & spleen, jaundice, death
D: Ab Titer
T: Anti-viral
V: No Vaccine |
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Definition
DNA Virus
E: Herpes Simplex Virus
X: Direct Contact
S: Type 1 - above waist - cold sores
Type 2 - below waist - genital warts
-Asymptomatic, itching, blisters, pain
-Newborns: encephalitis
D: Tissue Sample
T: Anti-viral
V: No Vaccine |
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Definition
RNA Virus
E: Rabies Virus
X: Saliva
S: Skeletal Muscle spasms (hydrophobia) -> Nerves (encephalitis) -> Death
D: Hx of the wound, Ab Titer
T: Post Vaccination
V: Rabies Vaccination for Susceptible Persons |
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Definition
RNA Virus
E: Mumps Virus
X: Respiratory Secretions
S: Inflammation of the parotid glands, fever
-20-35% of Post-pubescent men: Testes inflammation
D: Ab Titer
T: Symptomatic Treatment
V: MMR Vaccine |
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Term
Aids
(Auto immunodeficiency syndrome) |
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Definition
RNA Virus
E: HIV
X: Bloodborne Pathogen
S: Attacks "helper T-cells"
Phase 1: "HIV Positive" - Ab/Ag titer, considered "infected" with HIV therefore classified as contagious, usually asymptomatic
Phase 2: "Full blown AIDS" - (+) Ab/Ag Titer and T-Cell count less than 200. May still be asymptomatic, night sweats, swollen lymph nodes, anorexia, oral thrush & other secondary infections
D: Ab/Ag Titer
T: Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors/Protease Inhibitors
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Definition
DNA Virus
E: Varicella - Zoster Virus
X: Indirect respiratory contact
S: Blisters, anorexia, fever, head ache, sore throat
D: Symptoms, (rash), Ab Titer
T: Symptomatic Treatment
V: Varicella Vaccine |
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| Explanation of Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors or Protesase Inhibitors |
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