Viral Infections Flashcards
Infection caused by the presence of virus in the body
Viral infection
Management: Viral infection
- Proper diet
- Hydration
- Rest
- Anti-viral
- Isolation
Extremely contagious and can be spread by direct, contact, droplet transmission and airborne transmissoin
Chickenpox
Causative agent: Chickenpox
Varicella-zoster
Extremely contagious from about 2 days before the rash appears until all the blisters are crusted over
Chickenpox
Itchy, fluid-filled blisters that appear first on the face, trunk, or scalp and spreads 10-21 days after exposure
Chickenpox
Fever, headache, tummy ache, or loss of appetite, flu-like symptoms
Chickenpox
Causative agent: Shingles
Herpes zoster
Affects only one side of the body (left or right) and never cross the midline with very painful rash
Shingles
Oral antivirals for Shingles
- Acyclovir (zovirax)
- Valacyclovir (valtrex)
- Famciclovir (famvir)
Severe form of respiratory tract infection with generalized bodily symptoms
Flu
Causative agent: Flu
Influenza virus
Severe cold symptoms, with higher fever and severe backaches, muscle pains
Flu
Severe headache, cough, and intermittent sweating, shivering
Vomiting and/or diarrhea
Flu
Causative agent: German Measles
Rubella virus
It has a teratogenic effects
Most contagious from 1 week before to 1 week after the rash appears
German Measles
Incubation period for rubella is 14-23 days with an average incubation period of 16-18 days
German Measles
Hydrophobia; Spread to people through close contact with infected saliva via bites or scratches
Rabies
A viral disease that causes acute encephalitis in animals and people
Rabies
Inflammation of the spinal cord which disrupts the CNS functions linking the brain and limbs
Myelitis
Acute inflammation of the brain
Encephalitis
Signs of hyperactivity; Excited behavior
Hydrophobia and sometimes aerophobia
Furious rabies
Accounts for about 30% of the total number of human cases
Paralytic rabies
Runs a less dramatic and usually longer course than the furious form
Paralytic rabies