Lecture 22: Childhood Viruses Flashcards
What virus causes measles
paramyxovirus (related to mumps and RSV)
Where is measles most common in
worldwide occurrence, epidemics were common in North America prevacination but are rare now
What childhood virus is common in recent years in Canada
Measles due to anti-vaccers
When was the vaccination for measles implemented
1963
When and why was the second dose of the measles vaccine implemented
1980s, when it was failed to eliminate measles completely
How is measles transmitted
Airborne
What happens when measles is first caught
After initial replication in respiratory tract, it disseminates (viremia)
How long does it take to develop a rash with measles
about 2 weeks
what does the measles rash look like
maculopapular rash evolves from face to trunk to extremities (including palms and soles)
what are symptoms/diagnose measles besides the rash
fever, and the 3 Cs: cough, coryza and conjunctivitis
Koplik spots (little sugary spots on the mucosa next to the molar teeth)
What are complications of measles
common in kids and young adults in the developing world where malnutrition (vitamin A deficiency) are prevalent
Otitis media, pneumonia (hospitalizations are common), encephalitis, death
Can be communicable 4 days before and up to 4 days after development of the rash (may have it but don’t know it, can still transmit)
How is measles diagnosised
IgM antibody levels or presentation
Describe the measles vaccine
a live virus vaccine administered with mumps and rubella as MME, or with mumps, rubella and Varincella as MMRV
now double and single dose
What is another name for Rubella
Germany measles, “less severe measles”
What type of virus causes Rubella
Togavirus (an RNA virus)
How is rubella transmitted
respiratory droplet and vertically to the fetus
How long does it take for the rash to develop in rubella (incubation period)
2-3 weeks
Rashes in Rubella infections may be ____ especially in young kids
sub-clinical/ don’t know they have them
What is an issue with the rashes in Rubella
they are often mistaken for other rash illnesses and drug reactions
Don’t see these rashes that often so hard to differentiate
What are symptoms/complications of Rubella
Adenopathy (swollen lymph nodes)
Adults may also get mild arthritis
What is the biggest complication of Rubella
congenital rubella due to vertical transmission
Explain vertical transmission in Rubella
Most infections and complications occur in the first 16 weeks of pregnancy (85% transmission rate to fetus)
Infant defects can involve:
Cardiac abnormalities
Cataracts/blind
Deafness
Brain, liver, and organ damage
How is Rubella diagnosed
IgM antibody detection
What is another name for Erythema infectiosum
Fifth disease, or slap check syndrome
What is the virus that causes Erythema infcetiosum
Parvovirus B19 infection