Questions - Demographics Flashcards
What is the most prevalent viral cause of congenital infections (pregnancy transmission)?
Cytomegalovirus (HHV5)
Which is the only country where you must show proof of immunization to yellow fever before visiting?
Kenya
Which virus affects mostly kids under 16 years old?
La Crosse Encephalitis
Which virus may have been around since the beginning of evolution?
Hepatitis D (it is a ribozyme)
What is the demographic that Rubella can cause problems to?
Succeptible pregnant women (can cause congenital symptoms)
What is the most prevalent viral cause of STDs in the US?
Human Papillomaviruses
Which is the most deadly of all childhood fever/rashes?
Measles (SSPE complication of measles)
Which is the leading cause of blindness among African children?
Measles
What is the leading cause of croup in children?
HPIV-1 (Human Parainfluenza Virus serotype 1)
What is the 2nd most common cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia in infants and young children?
HPIV-3 (Human Parainfluenza Virus serotype 3)
What is the most common cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia in infants and young children?
RSV
Which virus has a 98% death rate in American crows?
West Nile
What is the most important non bacterial cause of acute gastroenteritis for all ages worldwide?
Noroviruses
