infection - travel related infections: dengue fever & ebola Flashcards
1
Q
what is dengue fever? found where?
A
commonest arbovirus
4 serotypes
sub & tropical regions: africa, asia, india
2
Q
how does 1st infection with dengue present?
A
from asymptomatic to severe febrile illness
lasting 1-5 days
improves 3-4 days after rash
SUPPORTIVE treatment only
3
Q
how does re-infection with different serotype of dengue resent?
A
antibody DEPENDENT enhancement
dengue hemorrhagic fever (affect organs, blood vessels)
dengue shock syndrome
4
Q
what is ebola? symptoms? spread?
A
filovirus
flu-like illness with D&V, headaches, confusion, rash
internal / external bleeding at 5-7 days
spread by direct contact with BODY FLUIDS
