Skin- Viral Flashcards
What is another name for measles
Rubeola
Measles epi
Winter/spring Young ages in developing countries Older ages in USA
What are the important proteins for measles
Hemagglutinin Fusion Matrix
Immunization of measles
Live attenuated vaccine best Given to infants 13-15 months Dont give live to immunocompromised or pregnant Second dose important for sustained immunity
HHV2 in babies
Spread via placenta 50% survival Survivors have permanent neuro impairment
Site of measles replications
Respiratory muscosal Skin Lymph Other organs
What puts you at risk for molluscum contagiosum
Shaving/bikini line wax
Rubella rash is seen when
1-2 days after onset of fever
Hand Foot and Mouth characteristics
Enterovirus Coxsackievirus A16 Causes fevers/blisters
Lab diagnosis of measles
Urine/Pharyngeal samples PCR Culture w/ monkey kidney cells Immuno- look for 4 fold rise in antibody titer
Parapoxvirus characteristics
Natural infection of sheep and goats At risk: sheepherders, vets
Measles is transmitted by what method
Respiratory spread Contagious 5 days before rash to 4 days after
Congenital rubella characteristics
Opacity in eyes
What kind of virus is varicellae
DNA
CMV can be seen in these patients
Leukemia Lymphoma AIDS
Describe skin of those with measles
Kopliks spots Maculopapular rash
What causes Roseola Infantum syndrome
Herpes 6B
Condylomata acuminata
Genital warts from Herpes
Rubella characteristics
Togavirus Enveloped Single stranded RNA One serotype Human reservoir