LRTI

Question 1

What virus causes influenza ?

Answer 1

Orthomyxovirus. Type A, B, C and D.

(Hemagglutinin and Neuraminidase.
Structure).

Question 2

What can be given for post-exposure prophylaxis for type A influenza?

Answer 2

Zanamivir

Question 3

What is the influenza vaccine composed of ?

How effective is it ?

Answer 3

Trivalent (2-ant-A antigens, one anti-B antigen)

Quadrivalent (2 anti-A antigens, 2 anti-B antigens).

• 60% effective against influenza A
• 70% effective against influenza

Question 4

WHat are the sot common things to cause pnuemonia ?

Answer 4

Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenza

Question 5

How is pnuemonia spread ?

Answer 5

• Aerosol Inhalation; Microbiota aspiration; blood.

Question 6

What is the tool used to access severity of pnuemonia, explain it and its grading.

Answer 6

-CRB 65 (Confusion, Respiration, BP, Age) = or > 2 HOSPITALISATION.

Question 7

What causes bronchitis?

Answer 7

Typically viral – mycoplasma pneumoniae, adenovirus, COV.

Question 8

What are the symptoms of bronchitis ?

Answer 8

• Nagging cough, no fever or chills, sputum, sob, infection of the tree, not alveoli.

Question 9

What does SARS stand for ?

Answer 9

4- SARS is life-threatening (severe acute respiratory syndrome).