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