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14 Cards in this Set
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what are the two major causes of gastroenteritis
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roto and noro virus
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what class of virus is roto
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reoviridae
sgmented DsRNA naked icosohedral capsid fecal oral |
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what does Rotavirus look like
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wheel with spokes
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what is rota the major cause of
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vomiting and diarrhea in children
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how are vacines made for rota
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animal human reasortment create live attenuated
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what is the season peak for roto
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winter spring
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how is roto diagnosed
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ag capture ELISA done only in the winter and spring
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what are the main symptoms of roto
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diarrhea, fever , vomiting
1-3 day incubation |
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how long is roto infective
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about 11 days starting 1 day before symptoms and lasting till about 5 days after symptoms end
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what is the second leading cause of gastroenteritis in children
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noroviruses, major cause in older children and adults
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what is the major infection caused by foodborne illness
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norovirus
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what are the symptoms of norovirus
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30% asyomptomatic
acute onset vomiting non bloody diarrhea incubate 24-48 hours abdominal cramps nausea, fever headache can occur any time of the year in any age group |
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what is the treatment for norovirus
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usually clears on own
fluid and electrolyte therapy |
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how is norovirus diagnosed
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RT-PCR on stool or emesis not commonly used
most often not diagnosed |
