RNA viruses that cause human diseases ch. 13 Flashcards
what virus is associated with Gastroenteritis
and what are the symptoms
norovirus
causes vomiting and diarrhea
how can norovirus be spread
Having direct contact with an infected person.
Consuming contaminated food or water
Touching contaminated surfaces and then putting your unwashed hands in your mouth.
what virus is associated with Poliomyelitis
poliovirus
how can you get polio and what are the symptoms
person-to person contact
develop paralysis —can be fatal
virus assoc. with Microcephaly
zika virus
how is zika virus transmitted
mosquitos
symptoms of zika virus
fever, rash, headache, joint pain, red eyes, and muscle pain
what virus is associated with rabies
rabies virus
how is rabies spread
from the bite of a rabid animal
symptoms of rabies
weakness or discomfort, fever, or headache– itching in area of bite
Congenital disorder
associated with intrauterine infection
virus assoc. with rubella
rubella virus
rubella symptoms
a low-grade fever.
headache.
mild pink eye
swollen lymph nodes.
cough
runny nose.
how is rubella transmitted
when an infected person coughs or sneezes
virus assoc. with . Mumps
mumps virus paramyxovirus
