Dengue Flashcards
1
Q
These viruses are geographically very restricted but important tick borne flavivirus that cause viral hemorrhagic fever. What are those? (Harrison pp 1322)
A
Kyasanur Forest Disease Virus
Omsk Hemorrhagic Fever Virus
2
Q
Dengue is caused by what mosquito? (Harrison pp 1322)
A
Aedes aegypti
3
Q
The induction of vascular permeability and shock depends on these factors: (Harrison 1322)
A
Presence of nonneutralizing antibodies Age (F>M) Sex (White > Blacks) Malnutrition is protective Sequence of infections
4
Q
Signs of Milder cases of severe dengue (Harrison pp 1322)
A
Restlessness
Lethargy
Thrombocytopenia (< 100, 000)
5
Q
When is hemoconcentration is detected? (Harrison pp 1322)
A
It is detected 2-5 days after the onset of typical dengue, usually occurs at the time of defervescence
6
Q
Signs of severe case of dengue (Harrison pp 1322)
A
Frank shock Cyanosis Hepatomegaly Pleural effusions Ascites
