8/23 REVIEW Flashcards
what is innate immunity
1st defense - skin barrier not memory based
Which immunity has memory
Acquired
Source of passive immunity
Breastmilk
Main role of phagocytosis
Ingest pathogens
What triggers inflammation
Exercise
Intense exercise, suppresses immune system
Common symptom of CFS ( chronic fatigue syndrome )
Overwhelming fatigue, six months or more
True or false antibiotics treat viral infections
False kill bacteria not viruses
And in N like penicillin
Which microorganism causes Lyme disease
Bacterium
What is the main symptom of c-diff?
Diarrhea
Ill and fever
Which hepatitis type is known as a traveler virus
Have A - naturally recover
Transmitted via contaminated food and water
What is the mode of transmission for influenza?
Droplet
Which virus causes chickenpox
Varicella - zoster
What is the main symptom of mononucleosis?
Fatigue
Which bacteria causes strep throat
Streptococcus bacteria - pharyngitis
What is the main transmission route c-diff
Fecal oral - physical contact
Always wash hands
Which virus is known as the kissing disease
Mononucleosis
Epstein-Barr virus
What is the primary symptom of West Nile virus?
Fever
True or false hepatitis C has a virus
False-blood-borne pathogen always changing so there’s no vaccine
Which bacteria causes pneumonia
Streptococcus pneumonia
What does SLE stand for?
Systemic lupus erythematous
What is a key of fibromyalgia?
Tender points
Pain at joints
What worsens SLE skin lesions
Sunlight and cosmetics
Which form of lupus affects only the skin
Discord lupus erythematosus
True or false fibromyalgia is a pain symptom
True
What is a common symptom of SLE?
Butterfly rash
True or false SLE is considered an auto immune system
True
