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22 Cards in this Set
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respiratory
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What is the most common route of infection?
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Upper respiratory system
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Nose and throat and axxociated structures: Sinuses, nasolacrimal ducts, middle ear, and eustachian tubes.
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Lower respiratory system
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Larynx, trachea, bronchial tubes, and alveoli.
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Streptococcal sore throat
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What bacterial upper respiratory disease is caused by the genus streptococcus?
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Strep.
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What genus causes Strep. throat?
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Strep throat
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What disease?
Fever and pharyngitis, inflammation of mucus membranes of the throat, tonsilitis |
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Strep throat
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Complications of what disease:
Otitis media (middle ear infection) Scarlet fever Rheumatic fever |
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Scarlet fever
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Some strep. produce erythrogenic toxin: Damages capillaries -> blood leaks into surrounding tissues -> red rash on neck and chest -> legs and arms.
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Rheumatic fever
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Arthritis and heart valve damage.
What disease results as a complication from Strep. ? |
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Respiratory secretions/airborne droplets
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How is strep. throat transmitted?
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Diptheria
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What disease is caused by the genus Corynebacterium?
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Corynebacterium
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Diptheria is caused by what genus?
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Diptheria
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Leather/membrane is associated with what disease?
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Diptheria
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Complications:
Myocarditis Neurologic and renal involvement |
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Inhalation of droplets
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How is diptheria contracted or transmitted?
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Dtap
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How can Diptheria be prevented?
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Diptheria toxoid
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What does the "D" is Dtap stand for?
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Bacteria
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What type of organism causes Strep. throat?
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Bacteria
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What type of organism causes Diptheria?
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Common cold
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What is the one viral disease of the upper respiratory system?
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Coronavirus
Rhinovirus Adenovirus |
What are the genus or viruses that can cause the common cold?
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Common cold
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Sneezing, excessive nasal secretions and congestion.
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