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Parvovirus
Definition

is a DNA Virus 

is the family of the B19 virus

it is the exception being the only single stranded DNA virus

 

Term
Papovirus
Definition

DNA virus

Papillomavirus

Term
Adenovirus
Definition
Adenovirus
Term
Hepedovirus
Definition

Hepatitis B

enveloped virus

Term
Herpesvirus
Definition

DNA enveloped

herpes simplex

varicella

zoster

Epstein Barr

CMV

Term

what are the herpes viruses recently discovered?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Definition

Human Herpes 6-roseola

Human Herpes 7-child herpes

 

Term
What is associated with Human Herpes 8
Definition

Kaposi's Sarcoma often seen in patients with AIDS

lesions

Term
what is the distinct antigenicity of Herpes Simplex Virus?
Definition

each has a distinct type specific envelope

Glycoprotein C

Term
What are the diseases caused by HSV-1?
Definition

-acute gingivostomitis

-cold sores(herpes labialis)

-conjuctivitis

-Encephalitis

-Herpetic Whitlow(in all Herpes infections)

-Disseminated infections

Term
Acute gingivostomatitis has sxs simialar to what other virus?
Definition

Coxsackie virus(hand, foot, and mouth  disease) always shows similiar sxs so lab tests must be done to distinguish between the two

Term

What diseases are associated with HSV-2?

Definition

-neonatal Herpes

-genital herpes

-septic meningitis

Term
How is HSV-1 transmitted?
Definition
primarily through saliva
Term
How is HSV-2 transmitted?
Definition
sexual contact, although HSV-2 can be transmitted through oral genital sexual practices
Term
Where does the Herpes Virus replicate in its initial site of infection?
Definition
virus replicates in the skin or mucous membranes at the intial infection
Term
After initial infection where does the virus migrate to and become latent?
Definition
migrates up the neuron and becomes latent in the sensory ganglion
Term
what form of herpes would you find meningitis?
Definition
HSV 2
Term
The herpes virus can be reactivated by what inducers?
Definition

-sunlight

-hormonal changes

-trauma

-stress and fever

 

**will migrate down the neuron to the skin and replicate-lesions

Term
Herpes skin lesions are vesicles that contain what?
Definition
serous fluid
Term
what kind of cells are typically found at the base of the herpes lesion?
Definition
multinucleated giant cells
Term
what type of immunity is important in limiting the virus because its suppression of results in reactivation, spread and disease?
Definition

cell mediated immunity(T and B cells)

will have circulating IgG

Term

when talking about the HSV-1 form what sx is primarily seen in children along fever and irritability?

Definition

-gingivostomatitis-vesicular lesions of the mouth

heal spontaneously in 2-3 weeks

 

**could also be cocksakie so will have to do labs

Term
where is the herpes labialis most typically found?
Definition
at the mucocutaneous junction of the lips or nose
Term
what are keratoconjunctivitis(associated with HSV-1)
Definition

corneal ulcers and lesions of the conjunctival epithelium

can scar and cause blindness

Term
what is characterized by a necrotic lesion in one temporal lobe?
Definition
encephalitis
Term
what are the typical clinical features of encephalitis?
Definition

FEVER

headache

vomiting

seizures

altered mental status

Term

which one of the clinical features of encephalitis distinguishes it from a neuro problem?

Definition
Fever
Term
what is the lab dx for herpes encephalitis?
Definition

MRI of temporal Lobe

examination of the spinal fluid showing increase in lymphocyes and moderate elevation in the amound of protein but will have normal glucose

Term
what is a pustular lesion of the skin of the finger or hand, can often occur by touching a patients lesions?
Definition
herpetic whitlow
Term
what are examples of disseminated infections?
Definition
esophogitis and pneumonia that typically occur in immunocompromised patients
Term
can herpetic whitlow occur from HSV 1 and 2?
Definition
yes
Term
with genital herpes the primary infection are associated with what other symptoms?
Definition

fever and inguinal adenopathy (swelling or enlargement of the lymph nodes)

Term
where on the vesicle would you take a sample to be tested?
Definition
at the base of the lesion
Term
eczema herpaticum can be transmitted how?
Definition
by the mother simply kissing the child with a cold sore
Term
how are neonatal herpes of contracted? (HSV-2)
Definition

chiefly from contact with the vesicular lesion within the birth canal

the mother may never show sxs and still pass it on

Term
how can neonatal herpes be prevented?
Definition
cesarean section
Term
aseptic meningitis is associated with which form of Herpes Virus
Definition
HSV-2 and is usually mild and self limiting
Term
although both HSV 1 and 2 can cause severe neonatal infections AFTER birth can they cause congenital abnormalities ?
Definition
No but CMV can
Term
how would you diagnose HSV, what is the most UNIQUE lab test?
Definition
tzanck smear which is unique to HSV and VZV- it is most commonly used
Term
what stain is used for the Tzanck smear?
Definition
Giemsa stain
Term
what cells will be present indicating herpes virus infection?
Definition
multinucleated giant cells but this is not just for HSV and VZV
Term
a rapid dx of encephalitis can be made by detecting HSV-1 DNA in the spinal fluid using what test?
Definition
PCR assay which is the most sensitive
Term
what test can be done for the diagnosis of a primary infection of the herpes virus?
Definition
the neurtalization test can be done because of the significant rise in the antibody titer
Term

why isnt there a useful dx of recurrent infections?

Definition
because there will be  no rise in the antibody titer because infection has been present for an extended period
Term
what is the drug of choice for the herpes virus?
Definition
acyclovir
Term
is acyclovir the drug of choice for encephalitis, genital herpes, and neonatal infections?
Definition
yes
Term
what does acyclovir do?
Definition
it decrease the duration of the lesions
Term
what infection often presents with a papulovesicular rash that appears on the trunk and spreads to the head and the extremities?
Definition
varicella
Term
what are the major rare complications of the varicella(maculovesicular rash) infection?
Definition
varicella pneumonia and encephalitis
Term
what is a vauole, papule, and macule?
Definition

vacuole: elevation with fluid

papule: elevation of the skin with NO pus or fluid

macule: part of the skin discolored but with no elevation

Term
what is associated with VZV and influenza B virus infection, especially in children given aspirin?
Definition
reyes syndrome
Term
reyes syndrome and VZV are characterized by what?
Definition
characterized by encephalopathy and liver degeneration
Term
what is characterized by the occurence of painful vesicles that run along the course of a sensory nerve(dermatome) of the head and trunk?
Definition
Zoster
Term
with zoster pain can last for weeks and what can be debilitating?
Definition
postzoster neuralgia
Term
what test can be done to dx VZV in the lab?
Definition
Tzanck smear can be done with VZV and HSV as well
Term
what is the definitive dx made for VZV
Definition
cell culture
Term
what is the most common form of cancer seen in AIDS patients?
Definition
kaposis sarcoma-human herpes virus 8
Term
what is the mode of transmission of kaposis sarcoma?
Definition

sexual transmission

also transmitted in transplanted organs such as kidneys and appears to be the cause of transplantation associated KS

Term
is the poxviruse enveloped?
Definition
yes
Term
the pox family imcludes what 3 viruses?
Definition

1. smallpox virus-Variola

2.  vaccinia virus-used for the vaccine

3.  molluscum contagiosum virus

 

**they are the largest and most complex virus

Term
where does the pox virus replicate in the nucleus or cytoplasm?
Definition
cytoplasm although it is a DNA virus
Term
poxvirus is a single stranded serotype, how does this benefit the virus?
Definition
since it is a single stranded serotype it is very stable unlike influenza that changes all the time
Term

for HSV-1 what nucleoside analogue is used for the treatment of eye infections?

Definition
trifluridine
Term
what derivative of acyclovir can be used for the orolabial infections  in immunocompromised patients?
Definition
penciclovir
Term
how is Varicella Zoster Virus transmitted?
Definition
through respiratory droplets-highly contagious disease
Term
VZV spreads via ------ to ------ where a vesicular rash occurs
Definition
blood to skin
Term
what kind of cells are seen in the base of the lesion?
Definition
mulitnucleated giant cells with intranuclear inclusions
Term
the rash from the VZV follows what kind of pattern?
Definition
dermatomal pattern(doesnt cross the midline)
Term
what can be given to shorten the duration of the lesions of VZV?
Definition
acyclovir
Term
what should be given of the strain of VZV is acyclovir resistant?
Definition
foscarnet
Term
what 2 drugs are similiar to acyclovir and can be used in patients with zoster to accelerate their healing of lesions?
Definition
famciclovir and valacyclovir
Term
what is the name of the vaccine for VZV?
Definition
varivax
Term
what is the name of the vaccine recently approved for prevention of VZV for people 60 and older?
Definition
zostavax
Term
what causes cytomegalic inclusion disease?
Definition
cytomegalovirus
Term
what is the most common cause of congenital abnormalities in the US?
Definition
cytomegalovirus
Term
cytomegalovirus can cause what in immunocompromised individuals?
Definition
can cause pneumonia and other diseases like heterophil negative mononucleosis
Term
how can CMV be transmitted?
Definition

across the placenta,milk, and birth canal

 via saliva

sexually

blood transfusions and organ transplants

Term
cytomegalic inclusion disease(infection of the fetus can cause this) is characterized by
Definition
multinucleated giant cells with prominent intranuclear inclusions-"owls eyes"
Term

in what trimester will you see congenital malformations from CMV?

Definition
 in the first trimester
Term
20% of infants infected with CMV during gestation will present with what clinical findings?
Definition

microcephaly

seizures

deafness

jaundice

purpura

hepatosplenomegaly is very common****

Term
CMV is one of the leading causes of what in the US
Definition
mental retardation
Term
in immunocompetant adults CMV can cause heterophil negative mononucleosis  which is characterized by what?
Definition

fever

lethargy

abnormal lymphocytes in peripheral blood smears

Term
systemic CMV infections can cause what in immunosupressed patients (renal and bone transplants)
Definition
it can cause pneumonitis and hepatitis
Term
in AIDS patients CMV can cause what?
Definition
can cause diarrhea due to infection of the intestinal tract and it can also cause retinitis  which can lead to blindness
Term
what is the preferred approach in lab dx of CMV?
Definition
involves the culturing in specual tubes called shell vials coupled with the use of immunofourescent antibody-this can give you a dx in 72 hours
Term
what are the treatments for CMV?
Definition

ganciclovir (cytovene) is moderately effective in the tx of CMV retinitis and pneumonia in patients with AIDS

 

foscarnet but causes more side effects

 

unlike HSV and VZV-CMV is largely resistant to acyclovir

Term
what are the sxs of Epstein Barr (infectious mononucleosis)
Definition

-fever

-sore throat

-lymphadenopathy

-splenomegaly

-anorexia and lethargy

-hepatitis is frequent-encephalitis may occur

Term
what is the most important antigen of EBV?
Definition
viral capsid antigen
Term
EBV can be primarily transmitted by what mode?
Definition

saliva - during kissing

blood transmission is very rare

Term

where does the EBV infection first occur and spread to?

Definition
EBV infection first occurs in the oropharynx and spreads to the blood where it infects B lymphocytes
Term
cytotoxic T lymphovytes of EBV are the -------- seen in the blood smear
Definition

atypical lymph

 

**CMV also has atypical lymph

Term
EBV remains latent within
Definition
B lymphocytes
Term
the immune response to EBV infection consists first of ------ antibody to the viral capsid antigen
Definition
IgM
Term
----- antibody to the VCA follows the IgM infection and persists for life
Definition
IgG
Term
the IgM response in EBV  is useful for
Definition
diagnosing the acute infection , whereas the IgG response is best for revealing prior infection
Term
what test is the defintive dx of EBV
Definition
monospot test
Term
is their treatment for EBV
Definition
there is no tx but can be given high doses of acyclovir for the life threatening EBV infections
Term
EBV is associated with what cancers?
Definition

burkitt lymphoma in african children

other b cell lymphomas

nasopharyngeal carcinoma

hairy leukoplakia in people with AIDS

AIDs associated non hodgkins lymphoma

thymic carcinoma

Term
primary viremia of the poxvirus is what?
Definition
infects the upper resp tract and local lymph nodes and then enters the blood
Term
secondary viremia
Definition
virus enters the blood and spreads to the skin- this occurs in the incubation period along with primary viremia
Term
with the poxvirus where do the lesions tend to be more extensive?
Definition
on the extremities
Term
the poxvirus was irradicated by global use of the vaccine that contains what?
Definition
live attenuated vaccinia virus
Term
the pox vaccine depends on what critical factors?
Definition

-single stable serotype

-no animal resevoir

-antibody response is prompt

-easily recognized clinically

Term

small, pink, papular, wartlike benign tumors of the skin and mucous membranes are characterisitic of what virus?

Definition
molluscum contagiosum
Term
MCV has characteristic lesions, describe them
Definition
cup shaped crater with a white core-different than warts
Term
how is MCV transmitted?
Definition
sexually
Term
the structure of a virus is what?
Definition

-inner core (DNA or RNA)

-prtein coat-delivery for entry of viral genetic info/protection as well

-maybe a lipid envelope

-glycoprotein spikes

Term
all negative RNA viruses require what to be infectious?
Definition
virion associated polymerase
Term
what is a nucleocapsid
Definition
complex of nucleic acid and protein subunits
Term
what is a protein subunit
Definition
proteins which assemble to produce a capsid
Term
what is an envelope
Definition
membrane containing viral glycoproteins (enclosing the nucleocapsid)
Term
what is a virion
Definition
the mature infectious viral particle
Term
how do enveloped viruses mature
Definition
by budding through a cell membrane after modifying the membrane with the viral encoded glycoprotein spikes
Term
what are the steps of virus infection?
Definition

1. attachment to receptor on the host cell

2.   penetration of the virus into the host cell

3.  uncoating of the viral capsid

4.  replication-this is to put viral proteins into the capsid-makes enzymes- synthesis of viral mRNA

5. assembly-capsids forming around nucleic acid

6. release-either by budding (enveloped) or cytolysis

Term
are RNA viruses generally single stranded?
Definition

yes except for the reovirus

Term
are DNA viruses generally double stranded?
Definition
yes except the parvovirus
Term
where does the influenza virus replicate
Definition

nucleus even though it is a RNA virus which typically has replication in the cytoplasm

Term
what DNA virus replicates in the cytoplasm
Definition
poxviruses
Term
defective viruses
Definition

composed of viral nucleic acid and proteins and cant replicate without a HELPER virus

it has a mutation or a deletion of their genetic material

Term
give an example of a defective virus
Definition
hepatitis D needs B to be infectious
Term
pseudovirus
Definition

contain host cell DNA instead of viral DNA within the capsid

fomed when the host cell DNA is fragmented and pieces of it are incorporated within the capsid protein

can infect cells but DONT replicate

Term
viroids
Definition

consist solely of a single molecule of circular RNA

without a protein coat or envelope

Term
prions
Definition

infectious particles that are compsed solely of protein

contain no detectable nucleic acids

Term
what are the disease related to prions
Definition

transmissable spongiform encephalopathies

creutzfeldt jakob disease

scrapie in sheep

mad cow in humans

curu in humans

Term
how are prions inactivated
Definition

by hypochlorite, NaOH, and autoclaving

Term
modes of transmission of viruses
Definition

1. oral -saliva

2. direct skin contact

3. transplacental

4. droplet transmission

5. direct inoculation- injections/bites

6. sexual transmission

Term
what virus has segmented RNA
Definition
influenza virus
Term
mutation
Definition

change in  the base sequence of DNA or insertion of a different amino acid into a protein and the appearance of an altered phenotype

Term
a mutation results from three types of molecular changes
Definition

-base substitution

-frame shift mutation

-when transposons or inserted sequences are integrated into DNA

Term
an example of this mutation is the influenza virus vaccine that cant grow at 37, so it cant infect the lungs  and cause pneumonia but it still can grow at 32 in the nose where it will induce immunity
Definition
conditional lethal mutation
Term
recombination
Definition
crossing over - exchange genetic material
Term
reassortment occurs among what types of genomes
Definition
segmented genomes-especially important in influenza virus
Term
what are the DNA non enveloped virus
Definition

adenovirus

papillomavirus

parvovirus

Term
adenovirus most commonly causes what sxs, diseases
Definition
it will usually cause a variety of upper and lower respiratory tract infections
Term

adenovirus is associated with what diseases or problems

 

Definition

pharyngitis

ARDS

keratoconjunctivitis-swimming pool

bronchitis and atypical pneumonia

enteric strains-diarrhea

gastroenteritis with nonbloody diarrhea occurs mainly in childrean younger than 2

Term
what is the unique sx of adenovirus
Definition
keratoconjunctivitis-swimming pool
Term
important properties of the adenovirus
Definition

nonenveloped

DS linear DNA

it is the only virus with a fiber protruding from each of the 12 vertices

 

highly oncogenic in animals-only part of the virus integrated

Term
transmission of the adenovirus
Definition

aerosol droplets

fecal oral route

direct inoculation of the conjunctivis  by tonometers or fingers

 

**fecal oral route is the most commmon in the young children

second most common cause of pediatric gastroenteritis

Term
pathogenisis of adenovirus
Definition

adenovirus infect the mucosal epithelium of several organs

 

resp tract, the GI tract, and the conjunctivas

Term
is there tx to adenovirus
Definition
no
Term
what are the characteristics of papillomavirus
Definition

non enveloped, DS circular

 

 

Term
diseases caused by the papillomavirus
Definition

genital warts

cervical, vulvar, and penile cancers

 

**2 early genes are E6 and E7

Term
transmission of the papillomavirus
Definition
skin to skin , genital contact often sexually
Term
pathogenesis of the papillomavirus
Definition
infect the squamous cells produce a characteristic cytoplasmic vacuole-koilocytosis*****
Term
papillomavirus linked to cancer
Definition

HPV-16 and 18

also 31 and 45 but are less common

 

 

non cancerous are 1,6,11,2

Term

parvovirus-B19 virus

fifths disease is what kind of virus

Definition
very small, non enveloped, icosahedral, negative single stranded DNA virus
Term
how is the parvovirus transmitted
Definition

respiratory route

transplacental

transfusions

Term
what is the pathogenisis of parvovirus(B19)
Definition

red blood cell precursors in the bone marrow, which accounts for the aplastic anemia

 

endothelial cells in the blood vessels which accounts for the rash

 

immune complexes composed of virus  IgM and IgG also contribute  to the pathogenisis of the rash tand to the arthritis 

 

**HYDROPS FETALIS- massive edema in the fetus-secondary to congestive heart failure

Term
what are the clinical findings for parvovirus B19
Definition

a.  erythema infectiosum-slapped cheek syndrome, fifth disease

-bright red rash that is most prominent on the cheeks

-acute arthritis

 

b.  aplastic anemia-children with chronic anemia, such as sickle cell anemia

 

c.  fetal infections-infection during the first trimester causes fetal death

-in the second and third trimester  leads to hydrops fetalis

 

d. chronic B19 infection

-ppl with immunodeficiencies-AIDS, chemo, or translplant patients have chronic anemia, leukopenia as a result

Term
how are fifths disease and aplastic anemia detected
Definition

usually diagnosed by detecting IgM antibodies

 

although in immunocompromised patients you wont see an elevation of the IgM so you would want to perform a PCR assay

Term
what are the RNA enveloped Viruses
Definition

orthomyxoviruses-influenza

paramyxovirus-measles,mumps, resp synctial, parainfluenza viruses

Togavirus- Rubella**

Rhabdovirus- Rabies

Coronavirus- SARS

Term
distinguish between the influenza viruses A-C
Definition

influenza virus A-worldwide epidemics

influenza B-major outbreaks

influenza C- much milder does not cause outbreaks

Term
increase in morbidity and mortality increase can be seen becuase of what 3 factors
Definition

more in elderly

neonates at high risk

more immunosuppressed patients

Term
orthomyxovirus is has segmented RNA why does this allow it to change quite frequently
Definition
because reassortment can occur
Term
the orthomyxovirus attaches how
Definition

through the HA spikes attaching to the neurimidase (acid) containing receptors

 

host proteases cleave HA1 and HA2

 

virus enters the cell via the endosome

 

replication occurs in the nucleus**

 

viral NA at the cell surface removes the neuraminic acid from the virions facilitating virus release

Term
influenza virus is transmitted how
Definition
aerosol
Term
how can you protect yourself from re-infection
Definition

low levels of IgG and little IgA

vaccine lasts 6 months

antibodies to bothe the HA and NA important-HA antibodies can neutralize

Term
what are the symptoms of the influenza virus and which one is the most important
Definition

fever

headache

MYALGIA-due to cytokines

cough

rhinitis

occular sxs

 

Term

why is influenza limited to the upper and lower resp tracts

 

Definition

becuase of the protease that cleaves the HA are located there

 

viremia rarely occurs-interstitial pneumonia

 

**is more severe in the young, elderly, and immunosuppressed

Term
what are the pulmonary complications of the influenza virus
Definition

CROUP (parainfluenza virus)

primary influenza virus pneumonia

secondary bacterial infetion

 

-strep pneumoniae

-staph aureus

-hemophilus influenzae

Term
what are the non-pulmonary complications of influenza
Definition

myositis-rare

cardiac complicatipns

liver and CNS - Reyes syndrom

peripheral nervous system -guilllian barre syndrome

:seen from vaccine

Term
what are the things (sxs/pathology) of Reyes syndrome
Definition

fatty deposits in the liver

brain edema

vomiting

lethargy

coma

 

 

**risk factors-youth,certain viral infections, aspirin

Term
how is the influenza virus related to guillian barre syndrome
Definition

most common acute parlalysis in the US

Ab will form against myelin protein

demyelination

1976/77  swine flu vaccine**

35,000,000 doses-with 354 cases with 28 GBS deaths

 

Term

what are the major causes of influenza related deaths

 

Definition

bacterial pneumonia

cardiac failure

 

90% of deaths are in those 65 and above

Term
how would you dx influenza
Definition

isolation of nose, throat smear

tissue culture or eggs

 

serology

 

rapid tests*** FLU OIA and quickvue-based on the detection o viral antigen using monoclonal antibodies

Term
explain the antigenic DRIFT when talking about influenza virus
Definition

minor changes based on mutaiton in the denome RNA

drift variants occur every year

HA and NA accumulate mutations***

immune response no longer protects

sporadic outbreaks

influenza B undergoes the DRIFT but not the shift

Term
what is the vaccine for influenza composed of?
Definition

killed influenza A and B

typically 2 A strains(recent H1N1 and H3N2) and one B strain

 

 

*protectection only lasts 6 months

Term

what does the vaccine for influenza induce?

Definition
IgG
Term
what are the Txs for influenza?
Definition

-Rinanstadine-Type A only-elderly

 

-amantadine-Type A only

 

-zanamivir(relenza)- Type A and B-NI inhibitor-inhaled

 

-Oseltamivir-tamiflu-Types A and B-NI inhibitor

 

Tx within the first 48 hours most effective

Term

how would you diagnose influenza?

Definition

-30% infections subclinical

-serology or isolation

-Dx usually made clinically

Term
paramyxoviruses
Definition

-meales virus-Rubeola

 

-mumps virus

 

-Respiratory Syncytial virus

 

-parainfluenza virus-CROUP

Term
Measles Virus-Rubeola what is the pathogenisis unique to this virus?
Definition
-maculopapular rash is the cell mediated immune attack by cytotoxic T cells on virus infected vascular endothelieal cells in the skin
Term
what are the clinical finding in measles?
Definition

prodromal phase- fever, conjunctivitis running nose, and cough

 

KOPLIKS SPOTS- bright red lesions with a white central dot that are located on the buccal mucosa and virtually diagnostic

Term
a few days after Kopliks spots are showing what will you see?
Definition

a maculopapular rash appaears on the face and proceeds down the whole body to the lower extremities, including palms and soles

 

 

after rash it is no longer contagious

Term
what are the complications seen with measles?
Definition

measles encephalitis-most serious

 

loss of PPD skin test reactivity because of transient depression of cell mediated immunity

 

 

**estimate that measles kill a million a year worldwide

Term
measles encephalitis-subacute sclerosing panencephalitis what is it?
Definition

inlammatory disease of the brain

mild changes in personality and will end with dementia and death

 

early infection with measles is a risk factor

Term
what is the treatment of measles?
Definition

live attenuated vaccine in combination with mumps and rubella vaccines

 

 

MMR is given at about 15 months

Term

Mumps-mumps, orchitis(after puberty)-how is it transmitted?

Definition
respiratory droplets
Term
what are the clinical findings in mumps?
Definition

fever, malaise, and anorexia

 

tender swelling of the parotid glands

 

complications of mumps is orchitis and meningitis

Term
Respiratory Syncytial Virus are associated with what diseases?
Definition

Bronchitis

 

**PNEUMONIA IN INFANTS

Term
RSV is characterized how?
Definition

enveloped virus

helical nucleocapsid

SS

negative RNA

Term
RSV virus is transmitted how?
Definition
Respiratory Droplets
Term
what is the pathogenisis of the RSV virus?
Definition
lower respiratory tract in infants
Term
what is the lab dx for the RSV virus
Definition
isolation of cell culture of multinucleated giant cells that are visible
Term
what is the treatment for RSV
Definition
aerolized ribavirin for sick infants
Term

Parainfluenza virus is associated with what diseases?

Definition

Bronchiolitis in infants

 

CROUP in young children

 

common cold in adults

Term
what are the characteristics of the parainfluenza virus?
Definition

2 types envelope spikes, one with both hemagglutinating activity neurimidas activities and the other fusing with cell

 

fusion protein causes cells to fuse forming the multinucleated giant cells

 

 

Term
unlike the influenza virus the parainfluenza virus is different due to the antigenicity of what 2 things being stable?
Definition
hemagglutinin and neuramidase
Term
what is the clinical finding in Parainfluenza virus?
Definition
the main cause of croup in choldern younger than 5yos
Term
what is the lab dx for parainfluenza virus?
Definition
most infections are dx clinically and there is no vaccine available for this
Term
Togavirus
Definition

Rubella virus-german measles

Term
what are the sxs of the rubella virus?
Definition

sore throat, runny nose, cough

 

fever

 

RASH, minor, irregular

-lasts 12hrs to 5 days

-not always seen

 

ARTHRALGIA, ARTHRITIS

 

posterior cervical lymphadenopathy

Term
what are the complications with with the rubella virus
Definition
encephatlitis
Term
what is the protection against the rubella virus
Definition

IgG, IgA

IgM-many persist

Term
what are Rubella's effects on the fetus
Definition

hearing loss

congenital heart defects

neurological - psychomotor and/or mental retardation

opthalmic-CATARACT,GLAUCOMA, RETINOPATHY

Term
when looking at congenital infections the child will shed the virus for a year or more after birth from what places
Definition

nasopharynx

urine and feces

Term
what are the glandular complications related to rubella
Definition

diabetes

 

thryoid probs

 

deficiency in growth hormone

Term
how is rubella dx
Definition

difficult

 

serology - in the pregnant women exposed to rubella the presence of IgM antibody indicates recent infection

 

-amniocentesis

Term
Vaccine for Rubella
Definition
MMR
Term
Rhabdovirus
Definition
Rabies and encephalitis
Term
what are the characteristics of the rabies virus(rhabdovirus)
Definition
BULLET SHAPED ENVELOPE VIRUS
Term
how is rabies transmitted?
Definition

animal bite-wild animals

 

nonbite - most important example is exposure to aerosolsof bat secretions

 


*rarely - corneal transplants

Term
what is the pathogenisis of the rhabdovirus
Definition

viral receptor AcH on neuron

 

replication then ascension up the nerve to the CNS

 

after replication in brain it goes to the salivary gland

Term

what are the clinical findings of the Rhabdovirus

 

 

Definition

incubation-2 to 16 weeks or longer

(shorter if bit in the head)

 

fever,anorexia, and changes in sensation at the bite

 

***PAINFUL SPASMS OF THE THROAT MUSCLES on swallowing

 

siezures, paralysis, and coma

Term
What is found in the lab dx of rhabdovirus
Definition
Negri Bodies inclusions are seen
Term
how could you prevent against rhabdovirus
Definition

preexosure

postexposure

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