respiratory tract infections

Question 1

rhinitis

Answer 1

inflammation of the mucous membranes of nose and nasal passage - called by allergies or virus

Question 2

rhinovirus

Answer 2

picornaviradae family; SS+RNA (non-enveloped) genome

Question 3

prime replication temperature for rhinovirus and coronavirus

Answer 3

colder temperatures (33-35 degrees celsius)

Question 4

rhinovirus pathogenesis

Answer 4

infection of epithelial cells of nasal passage lead to obstruction of nasal passages, rhinorrhea, cough, and/or sore throat

Question 5

rhinovirus immunity

Answer 5

antibody is produced that targets virus (however large antigenic diversity among virus strains)

Question 6

rhinitis clinical manifestations

Answer 6

incubation 1-3 days; runny and stuffy nose, watery eyes, cough, sneezing, sore throat, malaise, symptoms last 3-10 days

Question 7

rhinitis treatment

Answer 7

self-limiting. treat symptoms

Question 8

rhinitis diagnosis

Answer 8

no lab diagnosis needed