RNA VIRUS - PARAMYXOVIRIDAE - Parainfluenza virus 1 and 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Enveloped, helical, non-segmented, (-) ssRNA
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Parainfluenza virus 1 and 2
2
Q
Results in a SEAL LIKE BARKING COUGH and STRIDOR
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Laryngotracheobronchitis/CROUP
3
Q
Narrowing of UPPER TRACHEA and SUBGLOTTIS
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X-RAY - STEEPLE SIGN
4
Q
Severe CROUP can result to
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PULSUS PARADOXUS secondary to upper airway obstruction
5
Q
Treatment for CROUP
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Racemic Epinephrine
