CNS virus

Question 1

Poliomyelitis

Answer 1

Poliovirus

• mostly asymptomatic
• can produces paralysis (can result in bulbar polio)
• caused = drinking contaminated water (fecal-oral)

Question 2

Rabies virus

Answer 2

Rabies

• Pain/itching at site of infection, fever, malaise, anorexia; CNS: hydrophobia, seizures, disorientation, hallucinations, paralysis
• caused = bites (often Bats)
• bullet shaped

Question 3

Equine Encephalitis

Answer 3

Three forms

• Easter, Western Venezuelan
• s/s = Fever, muscle pain, headache, vomiting, seizures 3-10 days after
• caused = Mosquito

Question 4

West Nile Encephalitis

Answer 4

West Nile Virus

• s/s = Fever, HA, rash, neck stiffness. MC asymptomatic
• caused = Mosquito