Viral Flashcards
1
Q
Mgt of infants born to mother who is hep BsAg +ve
A
HBIg at birth, vaccinate within 1 wk
2
Q
Mgt of pt who is HBsAg & HBeAg +ve, with ALT 1-2x ULN
A
3/12 ALT
6/12 HBeAg
consider Bx if persistent / >40yo
Rx as needed
3
Q
Mgt of pt who is HBsAg & HBeAg +ve, with ALT >2x ULN
A
1-3/12 ALT, HBeAg
Rx if persistent
Liver Bx optional
Immediate Rx if jaundice / decompensated
4
Q
Mgt of pt who is HBsAg & HBeAg +ve, with ALT <1x ULN
A
3-6/12 ALT
6-12/12 HBeAg
5
Q
What is an arbovirus?
A
An ARthropod BOrne VIRUS
6
Q
What is disinsection?
A
the use of insecticide on international flights for insect and disease control
7
Q
West Nile Virus clinical manifestations (exam)
A
80% asymptomatic
20% West Nile fever
1% neuroinvasive disease (40% meningitis, 60% encephalitis, 5-10% poliomyelitis AFP)
