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13 Cards in this Set
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Where would you expect to find the Epstien Barr virus?
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in areas where standard of living and hygiene are poor
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EBV is responsible for latent and active Herpes infections, what else is it responsible for?
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Burkitts Lymphoma
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What is Burkitts Lymphoma?
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cancerous tumor of the jaw found in children in Africa
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Infectious Mononucleosis is a pathology caused by what?
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EBV
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Map out the pathogenesis for mononucleosis:
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EBV infection occurs in epithelial cells near salivary glands-> oral secretions->latent infection of B-cells->circulation->fever an fatigue->proliferation of suppressor t-cells->lymph node swelling->spleen
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What are the S/S for infectious mononucleosis?
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fever, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, fatigue
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What is the vector and reservior for Yellow fever?
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mosquitos and monkeys
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Map out the pathogenesis for Yellow fever:
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mosquito bite->absorption by lymphatic vessels->multiply in lymph nodes->blood stream->multiply in distant organs
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What are the early S/S of yellow fever?
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mild fever, weakness, headache
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What are the late S/S in Yellow fever?
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severe fever, chills, headache, significant liver damage, jaundice, and uncontrolled bleeding
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What is a painful but rarely life-threatening viral disease of the cardiovascular system?
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Dengue
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what is the vector for Dengue?
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mosquito
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What are the S/S of Dengue?
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moquito bite->2-7 days later->high fever and headaches->rash and severe limb pain(break bone fever)->false recovery->return of symptoms->recovery
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