Viral Gastroenteritis (Exam #3) Flashcards

1
Q

What is the primary symptom associated with Viral Gastroenteritis?

A

Acute watery diarrhea

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How does Viral Gastroenteritis differ from Bacterial Gastroenteritis in terms of incubation period?

A
  • Viral = RAPID incubation period

- Bacterial = slower incubation period

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3
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Treatment for Viral Gastroenteritis? What should be avoided?

A

Oral rehydration

- NO ABX

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What are the two most common etiologies of Viral Gastroenteritis, and which is more common?? What population is each more common in (2, 1)?

A
  • Norovirus = MORE COMMON; adults, school-aged children

- Rotavirus = infants

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What organism comes from the Caliciviridae family? What other organism also comes from this family?

A

Norovirus

- Also Sapovirus

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What organism is a naked virus, and how does this effect its ability to survive?

A

Norovirus

- Able to persist in environment

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What is the best diagnostics tool for both Norovirus and Rotavirus? What other test can also be used for Norovirus and when would this be used?

A

RT-qPCR Assay

- EIA for Norovirus OUTBREAK (less sensitive)

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What is the predictable pattern seen with Rotavirus?

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Seen in Winter/Spring

- FUN FACT: Nov/Dec in AZ

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9
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Which Viral Gastroenteritis organism is a dsDNA virus?

A

Rotavirus

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10
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Which Viral Gastroenteritis organism can be prevented with vaccination?

A

Rotavirus

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