URTI Flashcards
What is the common cold called?
Acute Coryza
What causes acute coryza?
A rhinovirus infection
What is the most common bacteria?
S pyogenes
What are risk factors for a URTI?
Contact with children, smoking, asthma, immunocompromised people
How long after infection do symptoms of a common cold appear?
10-12 hours
How long do common cold symptoms last?
7-10 days
What is the incubation period of Infleunza?
1-4 days
What is the influenza method of transfer?
Aeorsolization, droplets, contact
How much distance should be between and an influenza patient?
Around a meter
What does rhinosinusitis present as?
Nasal congestion and loss of smell
How do we treat rhinosinusitis?
Topic glucocorticoids and nasal decongestants
If Rhinosinusitis symptoms last more than 5 days, what do we add to treatment?
Antibiotics
What is Bordetella Pertusis?
The cause of whooping cough, an important cause of URTI
If we are able to detect Bordetella Pertusis early, what do we prescribe?
Macrolide antibiotics
How do we diagnose influenza?
Nasal swabs and aspirates from the nasopharynx
If we suspect bordetella pertussis, how do we diagnose?
Via PCR
How do we treat common cold?
Decongestants and H1-receptor antagonists
How do we treat influenza infection?
Antiviral treatment within 48 hours of symptom onset
What is the complete treatment of influenza?
Oseltamivir for 5 days and one dose of IV Peramivir
What does chest auscultation of bronchitis reveal?
Wheezing
What is the COVID-19 incubation period?
5-6 days
What is the cause of COVID 19 complications occurring in the second week of infection?
ARDS
