Neurological Viral Disease Flashcards
How are neurological viruses often spread?
Anthropod vectors
*Must replicate in the vector
What are the symptoms of EEE and VEE?
Chills, fever, malaise, arthralgia, myalgia
What is a major complication of EEE and VEE?
Encephalitic disease: death or long term seizures, personality disorders, or paralysis
How is EEE and VEE treated?
VACCINE: live and killed (TC-83)
mosquito control
Where is EEE prevalent in the united states?
Southeast
T/F: Most people with West Nile virus infections are asymptomatic.
TRUE
What is the major complications with West Nile virus?
Neuroinvasive disease: meningitis, encephalitis, paralysis, tremors
How is West Nile virus treated?
NO TREATMENT
Mosquito control
Where in the U.S. is West Nile Virus seen?
All over
What is the major complication with Zika Virus?
If pregnant when infected: baby can be born with microcephaly. (Small head)
How is rabies spread?
Animal bite
What is the characteristic symptom of rabies?
Foaming (hydrophobia)
Delirium hallucinations
How does the rabies virus work?
Must be administered immediately after animal bite. Too late if symptoms already there
