Viral infections and Tx, The Kinders, CIS Flashcards
50 y.o 1 day Hx fever, weakness and body aches
normal WBC
preemptive Dx
flu
Tx for influenza A and prophylaxis
oseltamivir
What are amantidine and rimantidine
M2 Ch blockers for Tx influenza A only
how oseltamivir works
blocks release of new influenza A and B virions
how does rimantadine and amantadine work
prevents penetration of influenza A (not B) virus into the host cell
when do you initiate anti-viral therapy
within 48 hrs of Sx
caution should be uses with which antiviral in patients with COPD or asthma
zanamivir because bronchospasm
side effect of oseltamivir
diarrhea, psychiatric behavior changes
3 mo ED with fever, difficulty feeding and thick nasal discharge
baby stops breathing when feeding
winter season
most likely infection?
RSV
Tx RSV
supportive care
pharmacotherapy: bronchodilators, hypertonic saline, ribavirin
what is ribavirin MOA
nucleoside analog that inhibits replication RNA and DNA viruses
inhibits viral protein synthesis
ribavirin is reserved for what and why
life threatening disease because may be toxic
what is palivizumab and use
monoclonal Ab for prophylaxis of RSV
inhibits RSV replication
52 y.o M DM with recent kidney transplant on tacrolimus, mycophenolate, prednisome bactrim, valganciclovir what is bactrim used prophylactically for?
PCP prophylaxis
bactrim prophylaxis regimen after transplant
6 mo-1 yr
alternative prophylaxis for PCP if sulfa allergy
atovaquone
dapsone
inhaled pentamidine
which CMV prophylactic has greater bioavailability
valganciclovir
33 y.o M painful rash on back and chest
pain burning and tingling 2-3 days prior
Dx?
varicella zoster
how is varicella zoster spread
respiratory droplets
exposure as child
how is varicella zoster prevented in adults
varicella zoster vaccine that is given to adults>60
live attenuated
contraindications for varicella zoster vaccine
immunocompromised
CD4<200
immunosuppressive therapy
TNF alpha therapy
why is acyclovir virus specific
virus specific initial viral step
thymidine kinase