enteric viruses 1 and 2 Flashcards

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rotavirus capsid

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double-layered, naked icosahedral

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2
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rotavirus genome

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segmented RNA

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3
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where do we find rotavirus

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environmentally rugged and ubiquitous reinfection is common.

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4
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why is reinfection with rotavirus common

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because there are many slightly different tyoes

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5
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how is rotavirus transmitted

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fecal-oral, fomites.

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6
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what is the natural progression of rotavirus

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self-limited of small intestinal villi lasts about 5 days. the impaired villus function leads to excessive fluid loss dehydration.

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what will the exam show for rotavirus

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history of exposure, vomit, anorexia, low fever, cramps. dehydration.

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treatment for rotavirus

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rehydrate. IV if necessary, excellent prognosis, no sequelae. no antidiarrheal meds for children.

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9
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prevention for rotavirus

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handwashing and vaccine

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10
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what vaccines are available for rotavirus

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rotateq and rotarix

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11
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norovirus genome

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single-stranded RNA

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12
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norovirus capsid

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naked icosahedral

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13
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where do we find norovirus

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environmentally rugged. reinfection common.

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14
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compare the patients for norovirus and rotavirus?

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norovirus has an older cohort.

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15
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ow is norovirus transmitted

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fecal-oral, contaminated food, fomites.

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16
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what does norovirus infection cause

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gastroenteritis, small intestinal villi infection with delayed gastric emptying. more severe vomiting then rotavirus

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17
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what is the course of norovirus

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shorter course than rota 48hrs.

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18
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what are the consequences of norovirus time line for the illness>

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shorter course and older patients means less dehydration.

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19
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ow do we diagnose norovirus

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24-48 incubation and course, profuse nonbloody vomiting, nausea, cramping, HA, fever, muscle aches. may be dehydrated

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20
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treatment for norovirus

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rest, rehydration. antidiarrheals sparingly in adults. reportable.

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21
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prevention of norovirus

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handwashing

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22
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picornavirus genome

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ssRNA (+) sense

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23
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picornavirus capsid

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naked icosahedral. a

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24
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are picornavirus environmentally rugged

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yes

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25
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what are the two kinds of picornavirus

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rhinovirus and enterovirus.

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26
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what kind of infection do enteroviruses have

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biphasic with dual tropisms

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27
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where is the normal primary replication for picornavirus

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in the gut

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28
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where is the normal secondary replication for picornavirus

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viremia. in the blood. then spread to lymph nodes.

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29
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what is the normal progression of picornavirus

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immune response clears the virus, full recovery with lifelong immunity

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30
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what is the rare progression of picornavirus

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during the viremia the virus infects the CNS

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31
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what are the different picornavirus

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poliovirus, coxsackie A/B and hep A

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32
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poliovirus percentage and complications

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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.

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33
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what is the common receptor for gut and gray matter?

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CD155

34
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how can poliovirus enter the CNS

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by BBB or by retrograde axonal transport from periphery

35
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is there lifelong immunity to polio?

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yes IgG. vaccines work

36
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what does the exam look like for non/preparalytic polio

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HA, fever, sore throat, gastroenteritis.

37
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what does the CNS progression look like for polio

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new round of headache and fever, irritability, restlessness, apprehensiveness, stiff neck and back muscle pain, spasms, weakness, paresthesias

38
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what are the risks for polio CNS

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young age, advanced age, recent hard exercise, tonsillectomy, pregnancy, immunosuppression. unvaccinated

39
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what labs for polio

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spinal tap -pressure, protein, pleocytosis, viral culture. CBC for leukocytosis, viral recovery, MRI, electromyograph, biopsy gray matter.

40
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what can we do for viral recovery of polio

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throat washing, stool culture, blood culture, CSF

41
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treatment for polio

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supportive, isolation, bed rest, monitoring, physical therapy and speech therapy.

42
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polio prevention

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inactivated salk vaccine, attenuated sabin vaccine, passive immunization, handwashing

43
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what does coxsackie A cause=

A

herpangina

44
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what is herpangina

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acute febrile illness, small vesicular or ulcerative lesions of posterior oropharyngeal structures.

45
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who usually gets herpangina

A

pediatric

46
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what is the course of herpagina

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usually self-limited and mild.

47
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are there other viruses, other than coxsackie A, that cause herpangina

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yes, B and other enterics.

48
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hand foot and mouth disease

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coxsackie A. acute febrile illness, vesicular eruptions in the mouth, hands, feet, buttocks, genitalia

49
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who gets hand-foot and mouth

A

peds

50
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what is the course of hand foot and mouth

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mild, self-limiting

51
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what complications can occur from hand foot mouth

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dehydration from refusal to eat or drink from sores in the mouth

52
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any other causes of hand foot mouth

A

yes B and other

53
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acute hemorrhagic conjuctivitis

A

rapid onset, painful conjuctivitis that occurs in teens. unpleasant but short in duration. cuased by coxsackie A

54
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coxsackie A exam

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look for fever, sore throat, anorexia and lesions to specific sites. lab work is seldom although PCR is avail.

55
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what to counsel parents for with coxsackie A

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watch for rare complications such as aseptic meningitis, myocarditis, guillain-barre

56
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treatment for coxsackie A

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supportive care with rehydration and tylenol (NO ASPIRIN FOR KIDS). topical analgesics if needed. no steroids,

57
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how to prevent coxsackie A

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handwashing

58
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coxsackie B diseases

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causes a viral myocarditis sequel in 1-4% of B gastroenteritis. necrosis of myocytes with inflammatory infiltrate that effects the hearts function. may progress to CHF

59
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who is at higher risk for coxsackie B myocarditis

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pregnant infants, immunocompromised.

60
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viral myocarditis exam

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HF, chest pain, dysrrhythmia, recent history of nonspecific flu-like illness.

61
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what tests to order for viral myocarditis

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ECHO, chest X, myocyte biopsy

62
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what for labs on viral myocarditis

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CBC shows anemia, lymphcytosis, neutropenia. blood cultures rule out bacteria, sed rate and CRP. viral cultures, CK and troponin I

63
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treatment for viral myocarditis

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admit. rest, O2, steroids (controversial), IgG optional, plecornaril.

64
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pleurodynia

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infection of the striated muscle of the chest. COX B.

65
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what is the presentation of pleurodynia

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sudden onset lancinating chest pain attacks. there will be fever, malaise, HA, 3-5 days of attacks of the chest sore throat, cough rhinitis,dry cough. N/V diarrhea. pleural friction rub. can also be herpangina or other coxsackie virus associations.

66
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pleurodynia lab work

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vrial cultures, ELISA, RT-PCR. serum creatine kinase.

67
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treatment for pleurodynia

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supportive, follow up for sequelae

68
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COX B neonatal mortality

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occurs when there is inadequate immune response to contain infection. first 4 weeks of life. usualy from cardiac involvement.

69
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what to watch for with coxsackie B neonatal

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recent maternal GI illness that was febrile, poor feeding, lethargy, fever, irritability, hyperperfusion, jaundice.

70
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what can occur with COX B neonatal

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fulminant liver, sepsis, meningioencephalitis, cardiac failure from biopsy.

71
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treatment for COX B neonatal

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supportive

72
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prevention of COX B

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hand-washing

73
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enterovirus aseptic meningitis

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breaches the CNS infects the leptomeninges. the immune response creates inflammation.

74
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enterovirus aseptic meningitis natural course

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self-limited most recover completely 7-10 can be lethal in neonates

75
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hat to find on exam for enterovirus aseptic meningitis

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fever, meningisumus, irritability, photophobia, severe HA, N/V, rash.

76
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what must be ruled out in enterovirus aseptic meningitis

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drug OD or RXN, lupus, bacterial and fungal infections

77
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what tests to order in enterovirus aseptic meningitis

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tap, MRI, CT EEG. admit for observation and supportive.

78
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lab work in enterovirus aseptic meningitis

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CSF culture, gram, acid-fast, PCR for virusWBC, protein, glucose.

79
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treatment for enterovirus aseptic meningitis

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rest, rehydration, analgesics, anti-inflammatories. ICU maybe. plecornaril (phase III trials).

80
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what do we monitor children for with enterovirus aseptic meningitis

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learning disabilities.