Encephalitis-Causing Zoonotic Viruses That Infect Humans Flashcards

1
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West Nile = Viral Traits

A

Flavivirus
Positive Single Stranded
RNA virus

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epidemiology of West Nile

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Throughout the US

Usual patient is older, adult, outdoorsman, gardener

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Animal reservoir of West Nile

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Birds, mainly crows

Culex mosquito vector

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Viral traits of St. Louis Encephalitis

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Flavivirus
Positive Single Stranded
RNA virus

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Viral traits of Japanese Encephalitis

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Flavivirus
Positive Single Stranded
RNA virus

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6
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Epidemiology of Japanese Encephalitis

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Japan

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Animal reservoirs of Japanese Encephalitis

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Birds, Pig reservoir,

culex mosquito vector

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What are the viral traits of Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis

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Alpha virus branch of the Togaviruses SS(+) RNA viruses

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What is the epidemiology of the Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis

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Children in the endemic area are most susceptible

Also, seen in travelers

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10
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What is the animal reservoir of the Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis?

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Equine reservior

Mosquito vector

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What are the viral traits of the Western Equine Virus?

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Alpha virus branch of the Togaviruses

Single Stranded RNA virus

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12
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What is the epidemiology of WEE?

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West of the Mississippi

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13
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What is the animal reservoir of WEE?

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Equine reservoir

Mosquito vector

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14
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What is the viral traits of EEE?

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Alpha virus branch of the toga viruses

Single Stranded Positive RNA virus

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15
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What is the epidemiology of EEE?

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Gulf and East coast of USA

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16
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What are the vectors of EEE?

A

mosquitoes

17
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Viral traits of the Rabies Virus?

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1) Rhabdoviridae
2) Single Stranded NEGATIVE SENSE RNA
3) Bullet-shaped and enveloped

18
Q

Rabies virus epidemiology

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Rare, but 100% fatal if untreated

Pre and Post exposure vaccines are available

19
Q

Rabies virus animal vectors

A

Bat
Raccoon (east coast)
Skunk (west coast)

20
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What are the viral traits of Nipah Virus?

A

Paramyxovirus
Enveloped
Single Stranded Negative RNA

21
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What animals/country is Nipah virus associated with?

A

Malaysian Pigs and bats

22
Q

What are the viral traits of Hendra virus?

A

Paramyxovirus
Enveloped
Single Stranded Negative RNA

23
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What is the epidemiology of Hendra Virus

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Seen predominantly in Australia, associated with Horses