Level 3 Lasar Fever. Secondary Flashcards
What is the importance of early diagnosis and prompt treatment in medical conditions?
Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are essential for effective intervention and better health outcomes.
Early identification can lead to more successful treatment options and reduce the risk of complications.
What is treatment of LASSA fever?
Prompt treatment is required with RIBAVERIN
Oral: 35mg/kg loading dose
Then 15mg/kg every 6hr for 4days
And 7.5mg/kg every 8hrs for 6days
Parentaral IV
30mg/kg loading dose
Then 15mg/kg every 6hr for 4days
And 7.5mg/kg every 8hrs for 6days
What are the method
The main components are:
* History:
Take a detailed history e.g travel, exposure, etc
* Diagnosis
1.Serum reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction(preferred)
2.Serum Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent serologic assay( IgM, IgG antibodies)
3.Culture from blood, urine and throat wash
Treatment:
Fill in the blank: The process of diagnosing a medical condition often begins with a patient’s _______.
history
What is one method used for diagnosis mentioned in the content?
Serum reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)
This is a laboratory technique used to detect viral RNA.
What type of antibodies are detected in the diagnosis process?
High antibodies
These antibodies indicate the presence of an immune response to an infection.
True or False: Isolation is an important step in managing infectious diseases.
True
Isolation helps prevent the spread of infectious agents.
What might be collected from livestock for virus testing?
Louse castings
This refers to the waste materials that can contain viral particles.
What is the role of health authorities regarding virus notification?
Health authorities must be notified of the virus to take appropriate actions.
This ensures public health safety and monitoring.
What is the importance of early diagnosis and prompt treatment in medical conditions?
Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are essential for effective intervention and better health outcomes.
Early identification can lead to more successful treatment options and reduce the risk of complications.
What does the term ‘prompt treatment’ refer to?
Prompt treatment refers to the immediate medical response following diagnosis to address the health condition.
This can include medication, therapy, or other medical interventions.
What are the main components of the medical process outlined?
The main components are:
* History
* Diagnosis
* Treatment
These steps are crucial for effective patient care.
What is one method used for diagnosis mentioned in the content?
Serum reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)
This is a laboratory technique used to detect viral RNA.
What type of antibodies are detected in the diagnosis process?
IgM IgG antibodies
True or False: Isolation is an important step in managing infectious diseases.
True
Isolation helps prevent the spread of infectious agents.
What is the role of health authorities regarding virus notification?
Health authorities must be notified of the virus to take appropriate actions.
This ensures public health safety and monitoring.
