ID 1 Flashcards
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what are 2 common causes of acute viral rhinosinusitis
rhinovirus
parainfluenza virus
coronavirus
some bacterial
tx of acute viral rhinosinusitis
supportive: NSAIDs, saline washes, fluids, decongestants
*s/s>10 days, abx indicated
spread and incubation of influenza
spread- droplet
incubation- 1-4 days
influenza s/s include…
fever, chills, malaise, myalgia, URI s/s, non-productive cough
GI symtoms- influenza B
influenza dx
rapid tests
PCR- most sensitive
CBC
low O2
influenza tx
supportive
antivirals within 48 hrs
neuraminidase inhibitors (A&B)
if exposed to influenza, may tx with this within 48 hrs of exposure
chemoprophylaxis: oseltamivir or baloxavir
this syndrome is associated with giving aspirin with acute viral illnesses and may lead to progressive liver failure and encephalopathy
reye syndrome
s/s of this disease include grouped vesicles on erythematous base
HSV-1 and HSV-2
primary infection of HSV-1
Adults-tonsillopharyngitis
Children- gingivostomatitis
most asymtpomatic
HSV-2 primary infection s/s
dysuria
tender lymphadenopathy
systemic symptoms- fever, HA
Dx of HSV 1 and 2
PCR
serology
Tzanck smear
clinical
tx of HSV-1 and HSV-2
oral antivirals- valacylovir, acyclovir, famicilovir
varicella zoster transmission and incubation
transmission- contact, droplet, airborne
incubation- 10-21 days
when is chickenpox contagious
48 hrs before rash onset–> crusting of lesions
s/s of varicella zoster
fever, malaise, headache
rash:
- pruritic
- face–> trunk
- variable stages at once
- dew drop on rose petal
dx of varicella
clinical
PCR
serology
Tzanck smear
tx of varicella zoster
<12- supportive
>12- acyclovir
herpes zoster s/s
rash- unilateral vesicular dermatomal
erythematous papules–> grouped vesicles/ bullae–> pustular
this complication of shingles affects the facial nerve and leads to:
auditory and oral lesions
loss of taste
ipsilateral facial palsy
HL, tinnitus, vertigo
Ramsey Hunt syndrome
tx of ramsey hunt syndrome
antivirals and prednison
tx of herpes zoster
antivirals
analgesics
corticosteroids
tx of PHN
gabapentin
lidocaine
tricyclic antidepressants
capsaicin cream
HPV transmission and incubation
transmission- direct contact
incubation- 2-18 mo