194 - Common Viral Respiratory Infections Flashcards
What is the mark separating the upper/lower respiratory tract?
vocal cords
Influenza A is the most __, while B causes significant __
virulent
morbidity
RSV epidemic is usually around -
october-march
RSV can cause severe ___ disease in elders
LRTI
RSV is usually a __ disease
URTI
RSV can cause __ and __ exacerbation
COPD
asthma
Parainfluenza may cause __ (__) in children.
laryngotracheitis
croup
Measles cause __ in un-__ or __ adult
pneumonia
vaccinated
immunocompromised
What risk factor increases mortality in children infected by measles in developing countries?
malnutrition
What are the three ‘C’ of measles?
Cough
Coryza (cold that includes a runny nose)
Conjunctivitis
How long does the three ‘C’ of measles last for?
3 days
Unlike other respiratory viruses, measles reached the __ stream, causing __ symptoms.
blood
systemic
In measles, following the fever, ___ rash appears.
maculopapular
What is Koplik’s sign?
prodromic viral enanthem of measles manifesting.
characterized as clustered, white lesions on the buccal mucosa (opposite the lower 1st & 2nd molars) and are pathognomonic for measles.
Rhinovirus, if complicated, may lead to __ and __.
otitis media
sinusitis
Rhinovirus may cause __ exacerbation
asthma
Coxsackievirus is part of the __ family
enterovirus
Coxsackievirus may cause __ lesions and ___
palate
pharyngitis
Corona virus may cause: 4
fever + chills
myalgia
weakness
watery diarrhea
Respiratory virus initial infection is more related to __ , while secondary is more ___ with/without __ symptoms.
LTRI
asymptomatic
URTI
__ patients are more in risk, similarly to children.
elder
__ is a main risk factor for respiratory virus infection, usually in relation with chronic need for __ (like in-__).
pneumonia
oxygen
COPD
Patients infected with respiratory virus, should receive __ treatment, and __ if needed.
supportive
oxygen
