Exam 4 Enteric Viruses Flashcards
Genus Enterovirus includes viruses that affect:
Enterics
Which viruses are part of the genus Enterovirus?
- Coxsackievirus
- Poliovirus
- Rhinovirus/Enterovirus
PicoRNAviruses are also called:
Enterovirus
Enteroviruses are ____ transmission mainly with some ____ transmission
Fecal-oral; aerosol (aerosolized vomit or feces)
When is Coxsackievirus contagious?
Before and after symptoms go away
What are the two most common groups of Coxsackievirus?
- Coxsackie Virus A
- Coxsackie Virus B
Coxsackie Virus A is the most common cause of:
Viral meningitis
What diseases are caused by Coxsackie Virus A?
- Viral meningitis
- Herpangina
- Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease (HFMD)
____ is rare in both Coxsackie Virus A and B
Paralysis
What is herpangina?
Painful mouth sores, ulcers, and blisters with small red spots toward the back of the mouth
When does herpangina appear?
1-2 days after the fever
What is Hand-Foot-and-Mouth disease (HFMD)?
- Skin rash on any combo of palms, soles, mouth
- Flat, red spot, maybe blisters
True or false: HFMD is a mild disease and is not very contagious
False - it is a mild disease but very contagious
What are some very rare complications of Coxsackie Virus A?
- Flaccid paralysis (generalized myositis)
- Hemorrhagic conjunctivitis caused by Coxsackie Virus A24 variant
Coxsackie Virus B can cause ___ ___
Aseptic meningitis
What is a rare complication of Coxsackie Virus B?
Spastic paralysis
Coxsackie Virus B has a suspected link with what other disease?
Type I Diabetes
What is the suspected link between Coxsackie Virus B and Type I Diabetes?
- CVB increases cellular immune response
- Immune cells recognize and destroy insulin-producing pancreatic beta cells
Coxsackievirus - treatment
Hydration
Is there a vaccine available for Coxsackievirus?
No
Poliovirus is also known as:
- Polio
- Poliomyelitis
- Infantile Paralysis
How is Poliovirus transmitted?
Fecal-oral
Poliovirus infects ____. Is this good or bad?
Only humans; Good because it can be completely eliminated since there is no other animal reservoir
The total number of reported paralytic poliomyelitis cases have ____. However, what happened in 2022 in New York?
Decreased; there was a genetic link to polioviruses found in London and Jerusalem wastewater