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eradicated b/c aneffective vaccine was developed and there are no alternate hosts; potential biologicalwarfare weapon; mortality rate of 70%; pustules on the face andextremities causing disfigurement
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Smallpoxor Variola major
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Also known as Varicella,Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) or Human Herpesvirus 3 (HHV-3)
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Chickenpox
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vaccine at 12 months;before vaccine, 11,000 hospitalizations, 100 deaths/yr; a live _________ virus; vesicles; _______ -serious fetal damage in the first trimester
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attenuated;TORCH
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Able to remain in nervecells in a latent (but not lysogenic) stage near the dorsal root ganglion nearthe spine _________
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shingles
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also called Herpeszoster, Human Herpes Virus 3: HHV-3 or varicella zoster; vesiclessimilar to chickenpox localized around the waist
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Shingles
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Zostervaccine recommended for individuals that have had a previous episode ofshingles or for those _________ or older
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60 years
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Unvaccinated individuals lackingnaturally ______________ may get chickenpox.
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active immunity
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typically caused by Herpessimplex 1 - Herpes virus type 1, but autoinoculation or oral sexual contactwith Herpes simplex 2 - Herpes virus type 2 has caused cold sores
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Coldsores
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__________ (painful inflammation of the finger or toe) near thetip or around the nail; ____________________ - dental hygienists:individuals with herpetic whitlows should not work with patients: fluid of thesores is highly infectious and should be avoided; also can be a problem forwaiters, waitresses and anyone busing tables
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Whitlows; Occupational hazard
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Reservoir: human carriers; Transmission:mainly persons with _______ lesions; asymptomatic carriers; remainsinfectious in moist secretions on inanimate objects for a few hours
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active
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______ _______ _______ _______ - inactive virus remains inside the cranial nerves (HSV-1) or spinal nervetrunk (HSV-2); recurrent infection triggered by change: illness, stress,surgery, sunlight, food - citrus, sodium lauryl sulfate in toothpaste, hardcandy
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Latent and recurrent attacks
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Signs/Symptoms - Tender,itchy bumps ® painful eruptive ________: intense burning -burst, drain, and scab over
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vesicles
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Prevention important - wear_______; extreme care in handling infants; treatment with topicalapplications
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gloves;
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