prefinals Flashcards
less common complications for measles
encephalitis
hepatitis
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thrombocytopenia
serious health complications of mumps
meningitis
encephalitis
deafness
orchitis
general pathway to determine protective treatment for rabies
bite
bats
non bite incidents
animal risk factors
classic symptoms of active TB
chills
fatigue
fever
loss of appetite
loss of weight
night sweats
nausea and vomitting
countries that have the highest TB rates
africa
afghanistan
western pacific region
south america
russia
southeast asia
side effects of TB medication
dark urine
fever
jaundice
nausea and vomitting
loss of appetite
A single dose of mumps vaccine provides immunity to only how many percent of the recipients.
78%
The MMR immunization is designed to prevent these types of viruses.
measles
mumps
rubella
mumps vax started in what year
1948
child with measles should not return to school until at least how many days after
the rash appears?
5 days
Type of rabies (about 80% of cases), the patient exhibits the classic symptoms.
furious rabies
booster vax needed for measles
MMR vaccine
chicken pox for adults
shingles
If the animal is a pet or farm animal that has no symptoms, the animal can be
isolated and observed for how many days?
10 days
low platelet count, affects the blood’s ability to clot. The patient may bruise easily.
thrombocytopenia
It is a liver complication that can occur in adults and in children who are taking
some medications
hepatitis
There are how many strains of measles identified by the scientists.
21 strains
The prescription antiviral drug which is effective for shortening the duration of chickenpox symptoms.
aciclovir
other term for mumps
parotitis
other terms for mumps
parotitis
Chickenpox is caused by what type of virus?
HERPES VARICELLA - ZOSTER VIRUS
Mumps immunity after complete vaccination is approximately how many percent?
88%
Type of TB that remains dormant in our body and are not contagious.
latent TB
type of TB that can cause symptoms and can be transmitted to others.
active TB
German microbiologist who discovered the microbial causes of tuberculosis in 1882
robert koch
2nd biggest killer disease
tuberculosis
bacteria that causes tuberculosis
mycobacteria tuberculosis bacteria
is a vaccine-preventable viral infection transmitted by and affecting only humans
mumps
It-is a highly infectious illness caused by the rubeola virus.
measles
reduce CD4 cells and becomes aids if left untreated
human immunodeficiency
treatment to prolong lifespan of HIV patients
ART antiretroviral therapy
meds introduced in 1880 to prolong life and control infection of HIV patients
ART antiretroviral therapy
CD4 cells is also known as
T cells
most severe stage of HIV
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
acute HIV is also known as
acute retroviral syndrome ARS
stages of HIV
acute HIV infection
clinical latency
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
HIV manifests in the body after how many weeks
2-4weeks
it is the worst flu ever
acute HIV infection
symptoms of acute HIV infection
fever
swollen glands
sore throat
rash
muscle and joint aches
headache
clinical latency/ chronic HIV is also known as
asymptomatic HIV infection
stage of HIV where theres no symptoms but still contagious
clinical latency/ asymptomatic HIV infection
HIV becomes AIDS when CD4 count is?
below 200 cells/mm3
below 200 cells per cubic meter of blood
if no treatment, patients with AIDS lives upto 3 years
no treatment and with oportunistic infections 1year
viral infection hepatitis — ABCDE
A and E are acute hepa
BCD are chronic hepa
autoimmune hepatitis are caused by
toxins
drugs
alcohol
type of hepatitis where the body makes antibodies against the liver
autoimmune hepatitis
works done by liver
metabolism
bile production
filter toxins
excretion of bilirubin, cholesterol, hormones, drugs
breakdown carbs fats and protein
synthesis albumin
synthesis clotting factors
type of hepatitis caused by contaminated by feces food and water
A
type of hepa transferred thru body fluids, blood, vaginal secretion, semen
B
type of hepa caused by direct contact injection drug use and sexual contact
C
serious liver disease. rare and cannot multiply without the presence of hepa B
hepa D (delta)
hepa due to poor sanitation, ingestion of fecal matters and contaminated water
E
hepa E is common in
middle east
asia
central america
africa
signs and symptoms of acute hepa
fatigue (flu like symptoms)
pale stool
dark urine
abdominal pain
loss appetite
unexplained weight loss
yellow skin and eyes (jaundice)
hepa is dx by
ultrasound
bloodtests
hx and physical exam
liver function tests
hepa tx:
A- rest
B- antiviral medication
C- antiviral medication
D- alpha interferon (25-30%)
E- rest and enough water
