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Alphavirus Flashcards

1
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Alpha virus belong to what genus

A

Togaviridae

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Which viruses are an Alphavirus

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  1. Eastern Equine Encephalitis
  2. Western Equine Encephalitis
  3. Venezuela Equine Encephalitis
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Which of the Alphavirus is considered the most severe

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Eastern Equine Encephalitis

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Symptoms of Eastern Equine Encephalitis

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Prodromal stage: fever, headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea

CNS issues: confusion, deficits, sensory motor loss, CN palsies, neck stiffness

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Symptoms of Western Equine Encephalitis

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  • Similar to EEE, but milder

- Neurologic symptoms but deteriorate rapidly

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Transmission of EEE

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Passed between birds and mosquitos => man/horse

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Transmission of WEE

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Passed between birds and mosquitos but also rabbits and mosquitos => man/horse

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