Viral Diseases (Measles and HIV) Flashcards
1
Q
Name 2 symptoms of Measles
A
It can cause a fever and a red skin rash and can be fatal
2
Q
How is Measles spread
A
It is spread by inhaling droplets from sneezes and coughs that contain the virus
3
Q
How is Measles controlled
A
It is controlled by vaccinating young children
4
Q
How is HIV spread
A
It is spread by sexual contact/exchanging of fluids
5
Q
How is it HIV controlled
A
It is controlled by antiretroviral drugs
6
Q
Name some symptoms of HIV
A
It begins as a flu-like illness and if it isn’t properly controlled it will attack the immune system which will allow late stage HIV or AIDS to occur as it cannot deal with infections or cancers
