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08/25/2011

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Group characteristics of Rhabdoviridae
Definition
enveloped negative-sense ssRNA bulllet shaped virus that replicates in cytoplasm
Term
How is rhabdoviridae transmitted?
Definition
direct contact with contaminated saliva - via bite
Term
Pathogeneisis of Rhabdoviridae
Definition
virus is saliva, infection of striated muscle at inoculation site, spread to peripheral nerves via neuromuscular junction
Term
Viremia of Rhabdoviridae
a. retrograde transporter
b. along nerves
Definition
a. to dorsal root ganglia
b. to other tissues like brain, kidneys, eyes, adrenal glands
Term
Clinical findings of Rhabdoviridae
Definition
fever, headache, malaise, nausea, vomitting, hallucinations, combativeness, muscle spasms, signs of meningitis, seizures and localized paralysis
Term
Diagnosis and Prevention and Treatment of Rhabdoviridae
Definition
Antigen Detection
Preexposure: recommended for anyone likely to come into contact with a rabid virus - HDCV
Postexposure: physician determine if vaccine is needed
Term
Arenaviridae group characteristics
Definition
enveloped negative-sense ssRNA viruses that replicate in cytoplasm
Term
Lass Virus transmission
Definition
direct contact with contaminated rodent excreta that is imported to US by travelers
Term
Lassa Virus pathogenesis
what cells does it attack? Viremia?
Definition
infection of innate cells (DC and macrophage)
Viremia spread to virus to various organs (skin, liver, kidneys, and brain) and innate cells in those organs
Coagulation throughout body will occur
Term
Symptoms of Lassa (hemorrhagic) fever
Definition
high fever, severe muscle aches, skin rash, and hemorrhages
Term
Diagnosis of Lassa Virus
Definition
Serology
Term
Prevention and treatment of Lassa Virus
Definition
rodent control and Ribavirn (IV) reduces mortality adn potential complications
Term
Bunyaviridae group characteristics
Definition
enveloped negative-sense ssRNA viruses that replicate in cytoplasm
Term
La Cross Virus is transmitted by:
Definition
infected mosquito (aedes)
Term
Viremia of La Cross virus is:
It invades VEC to gain access to: ________ causing:______
Definition
to various sites (lymph nodes, spleen, stomach, nasal tissue)
CNS neurons causing neuronal degeneration, apoptosis, and necrosis
Term
Clinical findings of La Cross Virus
Definition
most asymptomatic
- abrupt onset of ever and severe headache, 50% patients experience seizures
Term
Hantavirus transmission is by direct contact with infected:
Definition
rodents or their saliva, urine, feces, nests, or by inhalation of aerosolized virus (rodent excreta)
Term
The respiratory Infection that occurs because of Hantavirus causes what pathogenesis
Definition
lots of macrophages in pulmonary microvasculature and lots of DCs in follicles of spleen and lymph nodes
Term
Clinical Findings of Hantavirus:
a. HPS
b. HFRS
Definition
a. HPS: fever, myalgia, circulating immunoblasts
b. HFRS: intense headache, back/abdominal pain, fever, chills, nausea and blurred vision
Term
Rift Valley Fever Virus transmission:
Clinical findings:
Prevention and Treatment:
Definition
direct contact w/infected animal blood and body fluids (livestock) or bit by an infecte mosquito
2-6 day incubation: mild febrile illness persiting a few days
Mosquito control
vaccines available for livestock
Term
Sandfly Fever Viruse transmission
Definition
bite by an infected female sandfly
Term
Clinical findings for Sandfly Fever Virus
Definition
bite --> small itching papules on skin for up to 5 days
3-6 day incubation: headache, malaise, nausea, fever, photophobia, vomiting, and myalgia
Term
Group Characteristics of Filoviridae (Ebola and Marburg Virus)
Definition
enveloped negative-sense ssRNA virus that replicates in cytoplasm
Term
Marburg Virus and Ebola are both tranmissted by direct contact with:
Definition
direct contact with blood, body fluids, and tissues of infected person or with "infected" fruit bats and monkeys
Term
Clinical Findings of Marbug Virus
Definition
abrupt sustained fever, severe headache, malaise and myalgia, rash, and multiple bleeding sites (vomit, feces, nose, gums)
Term
Clinical findings of Ebola
Definition
same as marburg + sore throat
Term
Diagnosis of Ebola and Marburg
Definition
PCR, Ag detection, Serology
Term
Prevention and Treatment of Marburg and Ebola
Definition
virus-like particle (VLP) vaccine for EBOV and MARV
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