Systemic with Hematopoietic Viruses

Question 1

Cytomegalovirus

Answer 1

• Herpes 5
• complications in fetuses, newborns, and immunodeficient patients – congenital birth defects, mono-like symptoms, eye infections

Question 2

Infectious mononucleosis

Answer 2

Epstein Barr-Virus

• Severe sore throat, fever, swollen lymph nodes, fatigue, anorexia, enlargement of spleen (50%)
• Caused = Saliva

Question 3

HIV

Answer 3

Retro Virus

• SS RNA
• leads to AIDS
• Dx = ELISA and Western Blot