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Infectious hepatitis is caused by
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HAV
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Characteristics of HAV
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ssRNA, no envelope
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MOT of HAV
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FOC
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SX of HAV
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generally mild, CFR < 1%
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Why is the estimated # ca of HAV 2-3X higher than the reported # ca.?
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Mild, CFR <1%, many asymptomatic
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HAV mainly affects
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epithelial cells of gut mucosa
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TX of HAV
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SX only
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IMM to HAV
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recovery = strong immunity
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PVT of HAV
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HAVRIX, avoid raw oysters,
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After being exposed to HAV you should get a dose of
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IgG
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Serum hepatitis is caused by
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HBV
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HEV is an epidemic where?
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Developing countries of Africa, Asia, South and Central America
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SX of HEV
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Similar to HAV, 10% CFR in PG females in 3rd trimester (more serious)
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Does HEV occur in the U.S.?
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Not naturally
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Characteristics of HBV
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dsDNA
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An infective form of the virus found in the blood of a host with Hepatitis B is called
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Dane Particle
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SX of Serum hepatitis
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Similar to HAV, then liver failure
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why is liver failure a SX of HBV?
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TcCells attack infected hepatocytes
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MOT of HBV - percutaneous
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blood transfusion, dirty needles
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MOT of HBV - permucousal
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contamination of mucous membrane w/ infective bodily fluid (STD- homo male)
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Other than percutaneously and permucousaly, how is HBV transmitted
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transplacentaly (mother has HBV, neonate 80-90% infected)
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How is HBV Diagnosed?
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Presence of HBsAg
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How is Hepatitis B PVT?
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Vaccine- 3IM doses, Hepatitis Immune Globin Ab
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HDV was termed
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The delta agent
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HDV is a co infection of
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HBV
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Hepatitis C Virus characteristics
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linear ssRNA
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SX of HCV
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Similar to HAV
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HCV MOT- percutaneous
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blood transfusions, dirty needles, transplants
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What test is used for DX of HCV?
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Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
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TX of HCV
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Intron A or Roferon-A
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Poliomyelitis is aka
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Infantile paralysis
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EA of Poliomyelitis
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Polio virus I, II, III
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SX of silent poliomyelitis
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Asymptomatic, serum Ab present (carrier)
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SX of abortive poliomyelitis
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Brief URI or GI infection, fever
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What is the most common form of poliomyelitis?
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Abortive
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SX of non-paralytic poliomyelitis
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Same as abortive w/ temporary paralysis
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SX of paralytic poliomyelitis
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same as abortive w/ permanent paralysis
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RES for Polio
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Homo sapiens (none in U.S.)
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MOT of polio
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direct contact, indirect by feces or resp. secretions)
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1st polio vaccine was called _______ and used ______-
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Salk Vaccine, formalin-inactivated
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2nd vaccine for polio was ____ and used ____
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sabin vaccine, attenuated live- trivalent, oral
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Mumps occurs most in
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un-immunized children
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SX of mumps
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swelling inflammation of parotid glands, unilateral inflammation of epididymis
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Does mumps cause sterility?
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No because epididymis inflammation only affects one of the testes not both (unilateral)
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AIDS is
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Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
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AIDS is caused by
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HIV-1 and HIV-2
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Characteristics of HIV
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ssRNA w/ envelope, retrovirus
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What does retrovirus mean?
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It interferes with the transcription of hosts DNA
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AIDS developed from
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SIV (Simian- monkey)
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What is the worst viral disease?
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Rabies
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What is the worst infectious disease?
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Malaria
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When was the first pandemic
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2nd half of 20th century (60's)
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How is AIDS acquired?
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Vascular system exposure to body fluids of an infected person (esp. STD)
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The AIDS virion has what envelope protein?
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gp120
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The gp120 envelope protein binds to what cells?
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CD4 receptors on T-cells, macrophages, and dendritic cells
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Individuals with what do not get infected with AIDS?
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2 defective CCR5 copies
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The first stage (mild) of AIDS involves what named disorder?
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ARC
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1-3 wks of malaise, fever, HA, macular rash, wt. loss, swollen lymph nodes, and a +AB test are all signs of what stage of AIDS sx?
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ARC (Aids Related Complex) - 1st stage
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What is the average time from infection to AIDS?
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8-10 years
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What happens in the second stage of AIDS (true)
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Loss of T(H) cells
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What happens in the third stage of AIDS to cause sx
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Infected macrophages cross BBB
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Dementia, ataxia, brain tumors, motor, sensory neurons and neuroglial cell destruction are symptoms of what stage of AIDS?
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Third
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What happens in the fourth stage of AIDS?
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Kaposi's sarcoma: oral and rectal carcinomas
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What are three tests used to DX AIDS?
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Western blot, southern blot, PCR
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What is the western blot test?
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Cheap, detects protein molecules, used for general screening
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What is the southern blot test?
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More expensive, detects presence of AIDS RNA
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What is polymerase chain reaction testing used for?
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When there is a very small blood sample- It makes unlimited amounts
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How is AIDS TX?
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By reducing the viral load and treating opportunistic infections
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Reverse transcriptase inhibitors and Protease inhibitors are RX to pts with what?
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AIDS
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How is AIDS prevented?
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"Be good"
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Warts occur in what age group?
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Children & Young adults
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What is the EA for warts?
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Papilloma viruses
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How are warts TX?
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Cryosurgery, Electrosurgery
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What are Condyloma acuminata?
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Venereal warts
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How are condyloma acuminata acquired?
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STD
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Venereal warts are associated with what cancers?
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Prostate, uterine, Penis
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What vaccine can prevent Venereal warts?
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Gardasil
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What is verruca plantaris
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Plantar's warts, on the sole of foot, painful
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What is verruca vulgaris?
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Common warts usually on hands and fingers but can occur anywhere
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Hantavirus occ
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four corners
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Hantavirus causes
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HSV Acute hantavirus respiratory syndrome
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What accounts for 50% of pediatric gastroenteritis?
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Rotavirus
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what can reduce risk of rotavirus?
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breast feeding
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SX of rotavirus
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projectile vomit
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Rotavirus tx
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F & E correction
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PVT of rotavirus
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rotashield
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risks of rotashield
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bowel obstruction
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what is intussusception
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bowel obstruction
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