enteric viruses 1 and 2 Flashcards
rotavirus capsid
double-layered, naked icosahedral
rotavirus genome
segmented RNA
where do we find rotavirus
environmentally rugged and ubiquitous reinfection is common.
why is reinfection with rotavirus common
because there are many slightly different tyoes
how is rotavirus transmitted
fecal-oral, fomites.
what is the natural progression of rotavirus
self-limited of small intestinal villi lasts about 5 days. the impaired villus function leads to excessive fluid loss dehydration.
what will the exam show for rotavirus
history of exposure, vomit, anorexia, low fever, cramps. dehydration.
treatment for rotavirus
rehydrate. IV if necessary, excellent prognosis, no sequelae. no antidiarrheal meds for children.
prevention for rotavirus
handwashing and vaccine
what vaccines are available for rotavirus
rotateq and rotarix
norovirus genome
single-stranded RNA
norovirus capsid
naked icosahedral
where do we find norovirus
environmentally rugged. reinfection common.
compare the patients for norovirus and rotavirus?
norovirus has an older cohort.
ow is norovirus transmitted
fecal-oral, contaminated food, fomites.
what does norovirus infection cause
gastroenteritis, small intestinal villi infection with delayed gastric emptying. more severe vomiting then rotavirus
what is the course of norovirus
shorter course than rota 48hrs.
what are the consequences of norovirus time line for the illness>
shorter course and older patients means less dehydration.
ow do we diagnose norovirus
24-48 incubation and course, profuse nonbloody vomiting, nausea, cramping, HA, fever, muscle aches. may be dehydrated
treatment for norovirus
rest, rehydration. antidiarrheals sparingly in adults. reportable.
prevention of norovirus
handwashing
picornavirus genome
ssRNA (+) sense
picornavirus capsid
naked icosahedral. a
are picornavirus environmentally rugged
yes
what are the two kinds of picornavirus
rhinovirus and enterovirus.
what kind of infection do enteroviruses have
biphasic with dual tropisms
where is the normal primary replication for picornavirus
in the gut
where is the normal secondary replication for picornavirus
viremia. in the blood. then spread to lymph nodes.
what is the normal progression of picornavirus
immune response clears the virus, full recovery with lifelong immunity
what is the rare progression of picornavirus
during the viremia the virus infects the CNS
what are the different picornavirus
poliovirus, coxsackie A/B and hep A
poliovirus percentage and complications
usually follows normal course. 1-2% have neurological symptoms. infection of the anterior horn motor neurons and/or brainstem. causing flacccid paralysis asymmetric weakness. and or respiratory failure.