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34 Cards in this Set
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Tinea cruis is found...
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on the groin(ringworm)
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The small pox vaccine uses the ______ virus.
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vaccinia
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Transmission of tineas include...
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human to human
animal to human soil to human fomites to human |
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The use of aspirin in children with chickenpox increases the risk for_____
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Reyes syndrome
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Transmission of the pathogen of leismaniasis is by the...
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phlebotomine(sand) fly
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River blindness is...
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a disease in which worms can invade the eye
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List 4 viruses that belong to the Herpesviridae;
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varicella zoster virus
Variola herpes simplex Epstein -Barr |
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Smallpox is a disease in which...
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fever, prostration, rash and possible toxemia and shock occur
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List 4 characteristics of Monkeypox.
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1.skin pocks fever and swollen lymphnodes
2. periodic outbreaks have occurred in Africa 3. transmission is typically by contact with monkeys, squirrels and rats 4. the virus has shown a trend in becoming less virulent, with fewer outbreaks in humans |
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List 4 characteristics of herpes simplex 1.
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1. causes gingivostomatitis
2. causes cold sores and herpes keratitis 3. transmitted by mucus contact with lesions 4. causes hepatic whitlow in health care workers |
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List 3 antivirals used for treatment of HSV-1 and HSV-2.
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1. valacyclovir
2. acyclovir 3. famcyclovir 4. |
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List 4 characteristics of Chickenpox.
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1. is transmitted by inhalation of respiratory secretions
2. is transmitted by skin lesion 3.has an incubation of 10-20 days 4. has fever, and vesicular rash that occurs in successive crops |
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_______ is a chronic progressive disease of the skin and nerves caused by Mycobacterium leprae.
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Hansen's disease
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Varicella - zoster virus...
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uses the respiratory epithelium as its portal entry
becomes latent in dorsal root ganglia that serve specific dermatomes has humans as its reservoir causes chicken-pox and shingles |
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If a person who has never been infected with the varicella zoster virus comes in contact with a person who has shingles, they will come down with chickenpox. TRUE/FALSE
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TRUE.
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Human herpes virus 6(HH-V6)...
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replicates in T lymphocytes, macrophages, and salivary gland tissue
appears as a mononucleosis like illness in adults causes kaposi's sarcoma transmitted by saliva and certain organ transplants |
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All staphylococci can be differentiated from all streptococci because only staphylococci produce the enzyme______ that is easily detected in the lab.
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catalase
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Fifth disease
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is a chilhood febrile disease with a bright red rash on the cheeks
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Reyes syndrome involves...
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1. aspirin use
2. a febrile disease illness such as influenza or chickenpox 3. fatty degeneration of liver brain or kidney 4. children, adolescents and young adults. |
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Oral lesions called Koplick spots are seen in patients with...
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measles(rubeola)
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This febrile disease with a rash has a pathogen that can cross the placenta and cause serious...
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rubella
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List 3 characteristics about the MMR immunization.
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1. contains attenuated virus
2. is given in early childhood 3. protects against 3 different viral diseases. |
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List 4 characteristics that pertain to measles.
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1.Humans are the only reservoir for the pathogen
2. secondary bacterial otitis media and sinusitis occur 3.. involves a fatal complication called subacute sclerosing panencephalitis(SSPE) 4. dry cough, sore throat, fever, conjunctivitis are symptoms |
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Place the following in the appropriate order;
Strateum corneum dermis stratum basale basement membrane subcutaneous layer |
1. Stratum corneum
2. Stratum basale 3. Basement membrane 4. Dermis 5. Subcutaneous layer |
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nerve endings are found in the...
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dermis
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Blisters are...
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result from a separation of epidermis and dermis
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Rubella is...
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associated with congenital transmission causing miscarriage, deafness and cardiac and mental defects
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The most serious teratogenic effects of intrauterine rubella infection occur if it is acquired during the third trimester. TRUE/FALSE
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TRUE.
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Molluscum contagiosum is transmitted by direct contact with skin lesions, fomites and sexual activity. TRUE/FALSE
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TRUE.
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Varicella and herpes zoster are caused by the same virus. TRUE/FALSE
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TRUE.
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Herpesvirus are double stranded, nonenveloped, DNA viruses. TRUE/FALSE
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TRUE.
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Trichophyton species infect hair, skin and nails, whereas Microsporum species infect hair and skin but not nails. TRUE/FALSE
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TRUE
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Proprionibacterium acnes is normal flora of sebaceous glands of the skin. TRUE/FALSE
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TRUE.
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Impetigo involves itching papules that break and form a very contagious yellow crust. TRUE/FALSE
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TRUE.
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