Infectious disease matching Flashcards
often associated with outbreaks of lower respiratory infections from November to April
RSV
very contagious infection of the skin caused by staphylococci or streptococci, the disease begins as a single vesicle that ruptures and forms a thick honey- colored crust with yellowish- red centers. lesions most commonly occur in the extremities and joints
impetigo
caused by gram- negative bacterium, one of the most commonly diagnosed communicable diseases in the United States
Gonorrhea
parasitic infestation of the skin of the scalp, trunk or pubic area . the host is infested rather than infected because the skin is not broken
Lice
most common preventable adult infectious disease in the world caused by bacteria in the mycobacterium family
TB
caused by the varicella zoster virus. in pediatrics it is considered a self limited disease that rarely causes severe complications. much more lethal in adults.
Chickenpox
transmitted through respiratory droplets and direct contact with the saliva of infected patients, characterized by painful enlargement of the salivary glands.
Mumps
caused by an infestation of a mite that is barely visible without magnification
scabies
inflammation of the liver caused by viruses, bacteria , parasites, fungi, excessive alcohol consumption or meningitis
Hepatitis
inflammation of the meninges and cerebrospinal fluid, caused by bacterial and viral infections
meningitis
inflammation caused by infection of the brain and structures usually by viruses such as equine viruses, arboviruses, the rubella virus or the mumps virus
Encephalitis
systemic disease caused by a virus of the genus Morbilli. it is highly communicable.
measles
transmitted in the saliva of carriers and commonly infects the oropharynx, face, lips, skin, fingers, and toes
Herpes simplex virus type 1
acute lung inflammation which is not a single disease but a family of diseases that result from respiratory infection by viruses, bacteria or fungi
pneumonia
a viral illness characterized by inspiratory and expiratory stridor and a seal bark like cough, it is most common in children under the age of 3 years
Croup
Virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
HIV
caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) it affects the oropharynx, the tonsils, and the reticuloendothelial system ( the phagocytes)
mononucleosis
family of viruses carried by rodents such as the deer mouse. other known carriers are the rice and cotton rats in the southeastern United States, and the white footed mouse of the northeastern United States
Hantavirus
Viral respiratory illness that first appeared in southern China in 2002 and became a global threat in 2003 by spreading internationally
SARS
recurrent inflammatory disorder accompanied by skin lesions. polyarthritis and involvement of the heart and nervous system. it is the most commonly reported vector-born disease in the united States
Lyme disease
Systemic viral disease caused by a virus of the genus Rubivirus. Characterized by a sore throat and low grade fever, accompanied by a fine pink rash on the face, trunk and extremities that lasts about 3 days
Rubella
inflammation of the epiglottis that may also involve the areas just above and below it. in children it is a TRUE emergency
epiglottitis
most do not infect humans except in cases of prolonged exposure however some can mutate or merge with human influenza virus to form a virus that can affect humans
avian influenza
acute bacterial infection of the central nervous system it presents with musculoskeletal signs and symptoms caused by and exotoxin of the clostridium tetani bacillus
tetanus
means violent cough
pertussis
common infection of the pharynx and tonsils. it may be caused by a virus or bacteria and is characterized by a sudden onset of sore throat and fever
pharyngitis
