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Gastroenteritis Viruses Flashcards

1
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Which virus is a major causative agent of GE in young children?

A

Rotavirus

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Describe the mechanism of rotaviruses

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Virus infects and damages absorptive epithelial enterocytes of small intestinal villi.

This results in enzyme deficiency and defective transport.

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Which virus is found in high loads in the stool?

A

Rotavirus

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What is the type of vaccines given for rotaviruses?

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ORAL live attenuated

Rotateq and rotarix

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5
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Describe the norwalk virus

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GE associated with water, food and shellfish

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Does norovirud have a vaccine?

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NO

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What are the characteristics of norovirus?

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  • Rapid onset
  • Highly infectious (risks for outbreaks in community settings)
  • Spread by faeco-oral route
  • Mass diarrhoea and vomitting

Suspect when a large number of people in close proximity have diarrhoea and vomitting

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What virus is closely related to norovirus?

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Sapovirus

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