Circulatory, RES & Lymphatics-Viral II Flashcards
inflammation of the middle muscular layer of the heart wall leading to ventricular dysfunction
myocarditis
myocarditis is more prevalent in
men
symptoms of myocarditis
shortness of breath, excercise intolerance, fatigue (also chest pain, abdominal pain, palpitations, syncope)
may mimic myocardial infection
myocarditis
most US myocarditis cases are associated with
viral infection
Most recently, myocarditis is associated with
B19 parvovirus, HHV-6
Echovirus, influenza virus, mumps virus, adenoviruses (2/5), and enteroviruses (especially coxsackie B) are associated with
myocarditis
Dx: of myocarditis
chest cardiograph, electrocardiogram, endomyocardial biopsy, nucleic acid based test
Tx: myocarditis
manage symptoms of CHF and arrhytmias (if mild, bed rest and observation)
swollen, tender parotid glands, sometimes accompanied by submandibular gland swelling with a prodrome of malaise and anorexia (1-2 days)
Mumps
-ssRNA genome, one serotype, incubation period is 14-18 days, paramyxoviridae family
Mumps virus
Age of onset of mumps
5-14 yrs (pre-vaccine era)
% of mumps infections that are asymptomatic
20%
Complications of mumps
meningitis, orchitis, deafness, myocarditis (very rare, often fatal)
how is mumps spread?
respiratory secretions, saliva, contaminated fomites
where is mumps spread to after primary viremia
salivary glands, testes, ovaries, pancreas, CNS
where is mumps spread to after secondary viremia
generalized spread to salivary and other glands and other body sites including the kidneys
Dx:
assay to detect viral genomes or serology
Tx: mumps
uncomplicated cases resolve on their own
Prevention of mumps
live attenuated vaccine (MMR/MMRV vaccine) intramuscular injection
MMRV stands for
mumps, measles, rubella, varicella
1st dose of MMRV
MMR + varicella for 12-15 month olds
2nd dose of MMRV
MMRV 4-6 yrs of age
Give 2 doses of mumps vaccination for adults who are at high risk which include
health-care workers, international travelers, students at post–high school educational institutions