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Chapter 21 - Microbial Diseases of the Skin and Eyes Flashcards

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1
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Staphylococcus Aureus affects the _____.

A

skin

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Staphylococcus aureus is gram +/-?

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positive

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S.aureus is coagulase ________ meaning….

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-positive
-it can produce coagulase

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Coagulase

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-an enzyme that clots fibrin in blood

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Staphylococcus epidermis is coagulase _________ meaning….

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-negative
-it does not produce coagulase

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S. epidermidis make up ___% of normal microbiota on the skin

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90

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When is S. epidermidis pathogenic?

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when the skin barrier is broken or invaded by medical procedures (ie. catheter)

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Which staphylococci is the most pathogenic?

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S. aureus

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What is the purpose of the gold pigment in S. aureus?

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-protects against the antimicrobial effects of sunlight

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Enterotoxins

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-affect GI tract

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How does S. aureus invade?

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-direct invasion, attach to follicle
-stimulates vigorous inflammatory response
-produces toxins that kill phagocytic cells

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Where is S. aureus common in humans?

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nasal passages

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Folliculitis

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-a symptom of S. aureus
-often occur as pimples

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Sty

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-a symptom of S. aureus
-the infected follicle of an eyelash

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Furuncle (Boil)

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-symptom of S. aureus
-more serious hair follicle infection
-pus, red, swollen surrounded by inflamed tissue
-a type of abscess

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Carbuncle

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-development of furuncle of S. aureus
-inflammation of tissue under the skin
-usually has fever

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17
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What is the treatment of a carbuncle?

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-surgery
-penicillin

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18
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What bacteria causes impetigo?

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Staphylococci

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19
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What is impetigo?

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-highly contagious skin infection
-affects children age 2-5
-yellow crusts

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Pemphigus Neonatorum

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impetigo of the newborn

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Does impetigo use an exotoxin?

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no

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22
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Impetigo is a __________ meaning…

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pyoderma; pus in the skin

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Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS)

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-redness
-itching
-blisters
-exfoliation, separation of skin layers
-contagious clear fluid filled blisters

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What is a big risk of SSSS?

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secondary infection, SSSS is a great portal of entry for other bacteria

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Who is most at risk of SSSS?

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in children and elderly

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How do you treat SSSS?

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-penicillin
-isolation
-clean fomites

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What is the role of the exotoxin in SSSS?

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-it is exfoliative
-breaks ester bonds between skin cells

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Desquamation

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skin shedding

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Exfoliative Toxin A

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-local
-causes bullous impetigo

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Exfoliative Toxin B

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-circulates
-causes SSSS

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31
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What does SSSS stand for?

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Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome

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32
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Name 3 ways someone can get TSS

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  1. tampon use
  2. surgical wound
  3. childbirth
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Why are tampons such a good medium for bacterial growth?

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-blood makes them nutrient rich
-abrasive material

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34
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Symptoms of TSS

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-fever
-aches
-nausea
-vomiting
-confusion
-shock (impaired kidney function)
-red skin rash

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35
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What can the TSS rash be?

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SSSS

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36
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What is the occurrence of death with with TSS?

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less than 3%

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37
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TSS Toxin 1 and 2

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-formed at the growth site and circulates in the bloodstream

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Why do TSS symptoms result?

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Super antigenic properties of the toxin

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39
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How to prevent TSS?

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-hand washing
-frequently changing tampons
-using pads or menstrual cups

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Streptococci are gram ____ bacteria

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positive

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41
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What do streptococci secrete as they grow?

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toxins and enzymes

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42
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__________ are a toxin released by streptococci?

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hemolysins; they lyse red blood cells

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What two categories are streptococci grouped into?

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alpha-hemolytic and beta-hemolytic

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44
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What is GAS?

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group A streptococci

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45
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How are streptococci grouped by serology?

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according to antigenic carbohydrates in their cell walls

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46
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GAS are synonymous with Streptococcus ________.

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pyogenes

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47
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What kind of hemolytic group is S. pyogenes?

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beta-hemolytic

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48
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Streptolysins

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-released by S. pyogenes
-lyse red blood cells
-toxic to neutrophils

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S. pyogenes has ________ which is…

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M protein; external to the cell walls prevents the activation and allows the microbe to evade phagocytosis and neutrophils and colonize mucous membranes

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Does GAS have a capsule?

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yes

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51
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What does GAS produce?

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-streptokinases (dissolve blood clots)
-hyaluronidase (cements cells together)
-deoxyribonucleases (degrade DNA)

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What is a common infection S. aureus and S. pyogenes cause?

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Impetigo in children age 3-5

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53
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What is erysipelas?

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-an infection of the dermis caused by S. pyogenes

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What is the symptom of erysipelas?

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-skin errupts into reddish patches with raised margins

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55
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What antibiotic usually is sensitive to S. pyogenes?

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cephalosporins and penicillin

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56
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What can erysipelas become if not treated?

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septicemia

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57
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What is necrotizing fasciitis?

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-a GAS infection that eats away the fascia of connective tissue
-aka flesh eating disease

58
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What is the mortality rate of necrotizing fasciitis?

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~50%

59
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How does necrotizing fasciitis enter?

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through breaks in the skin, exoenzymes

60
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What does NF secrete?

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collagenase, hyaluronidase, and Exotoxin A

61
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Is Pseudomonas aeruginosa gram negative or positive?

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negative

62
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Does P. aeruginosa dermatitis require hospitalization?

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usually no, takes care of itself

63
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What may cause dermatitis?

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water (pools, hot tub)

64
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How long does dermatitis usually last?

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2 weeks

65
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What is otitis externa and what bacteria causes it?

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infection of the outer ear caused by P. aeruginosa

66
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What causes otitis externa?

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natural bodies of water

67
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When is otitis externa bad?

A

if it infects the ear drum

68
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How can P. aeruginosa lead to nosocomial infections?

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can enter hospitals through flower vases, mop water

69
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What do P. aeruginosa infections cause in post burn victims?

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blue/green pus and a prolonged hospital stay

70
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P. aeruginosa can lead to infection is immunosuppressed patients like…

A

cancer patients and CF patients

71
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P. aeruginosa releases ______ and ______ toxins.

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endo and exo

72
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What pigment causes the blue/green pus?

A

pyocyanin

73
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What virus causes warts?

A

Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

74
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How many HPV species are there and how many are associated with cancers?

A

50 species, 16 and 18 associated with cancer

75
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How do warts spread?

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-contact
-fomites
-sexual contact
-moist areas

76
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How are warts treated?

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-liquid nitrogen
-electrodessication/ cauterization
-laser surgery
-24% salicylic acid

77
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What is the most common STI?

A

genital warts

78
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HHV-3

A

-varicellovirus
-chicken pox and shingles

79
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How is chicken pox transmitted?

A

respiratory route

80
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Chicken Pox Symptoms

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-infection localizes in the skin cells after 2 weeks
-vesicular skin infection for 3-4 days

81
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When can chicken pox be dangerous?

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during preganacy

82
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Where does chicken pox remain latent?

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in the dorsal root ganglia

83
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Is there a chicken pox vaccine available?

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yes

84
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Whats another name for chicken pox?

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varicella

85
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How do chicken pox wounds appear?

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first as dots on skin (macule), then papule, then a fluid filled vesicle, then pustule (itchy pus filled), crust, scar

86
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Exantham

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a skin rash arising from another focus of infection (ie. chicken pox moves from respiratory tract to blood to skin)

87
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What does chicken pox reappear as?

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shingles (zoster)

88
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Where does shingles affect?

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-the girdle area (abdominal belt)

89
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What is used to treat shingles?

A

acyclovir

90
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What characterizes shingles?

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-not itchy
-painful
-longer lasting (up to weeks)

91
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Shingles is an __________.

A

exanthema

92
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Is there a vaccine for shingles?

A

yes; for people ages 50+ called shingrix

93
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What can trigger HHV-3 to reactivate?

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stress, aging

94
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What does HHV stand for?

A

Human herpesvirus

95
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What does HSV stand for?

A

Herpes simplex virus

96
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How is HSV-1 transmitted?

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oral or respiratory routes

97
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What is a symptom of HSV-1?

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lesions called cold sores or fever blisters

98
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Where does HSV-1 lay latent?

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in the trigeminal nerve ganglia that communicates between the face and CNS

99
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What can trigger recurrences of HSV-1?

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UV radiation from the sun, emotional upsets, menstrual hormone changes

100
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Does HSV need signs and symptoms to spread?

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no

101
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How is HSV-2 spread?

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sexual or oral contact

102
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How do HSV 1 and 2 differ?

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-antigenic makeup and affect on cells in cell culture
-location where they lie latent

103
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Where does HSV-2 lay latent?

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in the sacral nerve ganglia near the base of the spine

104
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Is HSV-1 or 2 more virulent?

A

2

105
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Herpes Encephalitis

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-when HSV-1 or 2 can rarely spread to the brain
-HSV-2 is more serious and has a 70% mortality rate

106
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How is HSV-2 encephalitis treated?

A

acyclovir

107
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Transfer between HSV-1 and HSV-2 can only happen during ____ _____.

A

oral sex

108
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Herpetic Whitlow

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-infection of the finger
-common in healthcare professionals

109
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Measles and Rubella are ________.

A

exanthams

110
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How is measles spread?

A

respiratory route

111
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Why is quarantine not an option for preventing measles?

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a person with measles is infectious before symptoms appear

112
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Are there any antivirals that treat measles?

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no

113
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Is there a vaccine fore measles?

A

Yes, the MMR vaccine that has 90% efficacy

114
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Who is most at risk for measles?

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-infants, children, pregnancy

115
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What are the initial symptoms of measles?

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cold-like symptoms

116
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Koplik’s Spots

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-measles macular rash in the oral cavity
-look like salt on red bumps

117
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The presence of Koplik’s spots is the ________ indicator for measles.

A

diagnostic

118
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Measles and Encephalitis

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-1/1000 measles victims
-brain degeneration

119
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Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis

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-1 in a million cases
-1 to 10 years after measles recovery
-severe neurological symptoms and eventually death

120
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What complicates measles?

A

otitis media and pneumonia

121
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Rubella is ________ than measles

A

milder

122
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Are there any antivirals to treat Rubella?

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no

123
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Is there a vaccine for Rubella?

A

yes; MMR

124
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What is another name for measles?

A

rubeola

125
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What are the usual symptoms of Rubella?

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-mild pink rash
-light fever
-no Koplik’s spots

126
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How is Rubella transmitted?

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respiratory route

127
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What is the incubation period of Rubella?

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2 to 3 weeks

128
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Congenital Rubella Syndrome

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-35% incidence of serious fetal damage if mother contracts during first 3 months
-leads to deafness, cataracts, heart and mental defects, maybe death

129
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Does the Rubella rash have raised spots?

A

no

130
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Conjuctivitis

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inflammation of the conductive aka pinkeye

131
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Conjunctivitis can be caused by _______ or _______.

A

bacteria (ie. H. influenzae) or virus (ie. measles)

132
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Symptoms of Conjunctivitis

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-pus (usually bacterial)
-redness
-red
-watery
-swollen

133
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Whats a common cause of Pseudomonas Conjunctivitis?

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-unsanitary contact lenses

134
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How is Conjunctivitis treated?

A

antibiotics

135
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What pathogen causes trachoma?

A

Chlamydia trachomatis

136
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What is the leading cause of blindness?

A

Trachoma

137
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Trachoma symptoms

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-Conjunctivitis of eyelids, eyelids turn inward and abrade corneas (=blindness)

138
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Trichiasis

A

-occurs when in-turned eyelid abrades cornea
-leads to blindness

139
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How to fix in-turned eyelid?

A

surgery

140
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How is trachoma treated?

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tetracycline or erythromycin, penicillin

141
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How is trachoma spread?

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-unsanitary conditions
-overpopulation
-unavailable medical resources

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