2.2 Viruses Flashcards
1
Q
common viruses
A
- gastroenteritis
- chickenpox
- hand foot mouth
- viral pink eye
- herpes
- flu
- Hep (A, B, C)
- HIV
- MMR
2
Q
MMR
A
- measles
- mumps
- rubella
3
Q
chickenpox virus
A
varicella
4
Q
What are you at risk for if you’ve had chickenpox?
A
shingles
5
Q
Hand foot mouth
A
virus kids get
6
Q
usual treatment for pink eye?
A
- usu give eyedrops with steroid/anti-inflammatory
- sometimes have antibacterials
7
Q
herpes I
A
oral
8
Q
herpes II
A
genital
9
Q
treatment for herpes
A
- can’t get rid of it
- can get on an antiviral to subdue outbreaks
10
Q
oral herpes:
A
- fever blister
- usu outside the mouth
11
Q
Why are there different flu vaccines every year?
A
chasing an ever changing virus
12
Q
Can getting the flu vaccine give you the flu?
A
no
13
Q
For an antiviral flu med to work, what is the timeline we need to know?
A
within first 24-48 hours if it’s going to work
14
Q
What can generally happen if a vaccine can be developed?
A
eradicate the virus
15
Q
chicken pox vaccine: can you still get it?
A
- doesn’t ALWAYS make sure you don’t get it
- WILL make sure it’s not a severe case
