part 2 -streptococcus Flashcards
1
Q
Epstein-Barr virus
A
a special virus infecting to
nsils and pharynx
one of the herpes virus
Infects oropharyngeal epithelium AND B lymphocytes
2
Q
A milder, often subclinical, infection occurs in children.
A
Because it is a latent virus in states of immunosuppression, possibly together with cofactors can lead to various lymphomas and other problem
3
Q
affect Oropharyngeal
A
causes glandular fever, pread by saliva
sore throat, aneroxia, lymphadenopathy
splenomegaly and hepatitis
4
Q
affect B lymphocytes
A
spread by blood to liver and lymph node
affect all b lymphocytes.
lymphoma
5
Q
Diagnosis of EBV infection
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A
- Increase in atypical lymphocytes seen in blood
use Paul-Bunnel test
