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| Rapid onset viral infection of the nose and throat. |
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Definition
| Characteristics of an infection caused by Rhinovirus and Corona virus. |
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| How Rhinovirus is transmitted. |
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Inflammation of nose, throat, eyes, sinuses, ears.
Fever, congestion, cough, malaise |
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Definition
| Symptoms of acute viral rhinitis |
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| Very mild symptoms last 2-5 days |
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Definition
| Duration of Acute Viral Rhinitis symptoms |
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Rare
Bronchitis
Laryngitis
Pneumonia |
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Definition
| Complications of Acute Viral Rhinitis |
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| Treatment for Acute Viral Rhinitis |
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| Number of known antigenic types of cold viruses. |
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Myxovirus
Paramyxovirus
Adenovirus |
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Definition
| 4 Causative organisms for Acute Viral Laryngotracheobronchitis |
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Larynx Infection
Trachea Infection
Bronchi Infection |
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Definition
| Three infections caused by Acute Viral Laryngotracheobronchitis |
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| How Acute Viral Laryngotracheobronchitis is transmitted. |
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| Acute Viral Laryngotracheobronchitis |
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Definition
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Congestion of respiratory tract
fever
severe cough
weakness
supressed immune system |
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Definition
| Symptoms of Acute Viral Laryngotracheobronchitis |
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| Complication caused by Acute Viral Laryngotracheobronchitis |
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Definition
| Leading cause of viral respiratory infection in newborns. |
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Keep cough to a minimum
Keep cough productive |
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Definition
| Treatment for Acute Viral Laryngotracheobronchitis |
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Vaccination
RSV vaccine is in three doses |
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Definition
| Prevention of Acute Viral Laryngotracheobronchitis |
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Types A, B and C
(can have 100's of recombinants) |
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| Three main antigenic types of influenza virus. |
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Direct human to human respiratory contact.
coughing, sneezing, etc... |
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Definition
| How viral influenza is transmitted. |
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Inflammation of both upper and lower respiratory tract.
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Congestion, fever, breathing difficulty, fatigue, malaise, cough, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck.
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Possibly diarrhea.
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| Duration of viral influenza symptoms. |
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- High risk of secondary bacterial pneumonia
- Chronic bronchitis
- Pleuritis (pleurisy)
- Pericarditis, myocarditis
- Very slight risk: meninigitis/encephalitis
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Definition
| Five complications associated with viral influenza. |
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- Rest, diet, fluids
- Antibiotics to prevent bacterial pneumonia
- Antiviral chemicals - decrease # of viruses, but do not cure.
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| Treatment for viral influenza. |
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| Prevention of viral influenza. |
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Definition
| What makes flu virus difficult to fight and get rid of? |
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Hemagglutinin spikes (HA)
Neuraminidase spikes (NA) |
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Definition
| Two most common spikes found on flu viruses. |
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Helps viruses attach to cells in the body.
Do not clump red blood cells in body, but do on blood agar as diagnostic tool. |
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Definition
| Pathogenicity of HA spikes on influenza viruses. |
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| Breaks down neuraminic acid. |
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Definition
| Pathogenicity of NA spikes on influenza viruses. |
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Influenza Viruses
Acute Viral Rhinitis
Acute Viral Laryngotracheobronchitis
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| Three important viral respiratory infections. |
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