Childhood Viral Infections

Question 1

Name the virus which enters through the mouth and nose, multiplies in throat and GI tract, then invades the CNS?
*2 types, paralytic and non-paralytic

Answer 1

POLIOMYELITIS

Question 2

Name the highly contagious respiratory infection, which causes a total body skin rash with flu like symptoms?

Answer 2

RUBEOLA

MEASLES

Question 3

Name the virus which primarily affects skin and lymph nodes, spread by inhaling infected droplets, more severe in adults than children?

Answer 3

RUBELLA

GERMAN MEASLES

Question 4

Name the viral infection which is spread through saliva, primarily affecting the parotid glands (pain and swelling)?

Answer 4

MUMPS

Question 5

Name the common, preventable childhood infection caused by the Varicella-Zoster virus, spread by direct contact and droplets?

Answer 5

CHICKEN POX

Question 6

Name the illness which occurs in people who have had a chicken pox infection?

Answer 6

SHINGLES
aka
ZONA
aka
HERPES-ZOSTER

Question 7

Where does shingles remain dormant for years until activated, usually by stress?

Answer 7

DORSAL ROOT GANGLION

Question 8

What can you catch from shingles?

Answer 8

CHICKEN POX

Question 9

Can you catch shingles from shingles?

Answer 9

NO