Infection - Polio Flashcards
(33 cards)
1
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CA of Polio
A
- Polio virus type 1, 2, 3
“Enterovirus group - Picoravirus group”
2
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MOI by Polio
A
- Direct droplet
+
- Feco-oral via milk, food, water
3
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IP of Polio
A
1- 2 weeks
4
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Inf Period of Polio
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- Throat → shortly before & 1 week after onset
- Stools → shortly before & 3 - 4 weeks after onset
5
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CP of Polio
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6
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CP of Polio
- Asymptomatic
A
The most common form
7
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CP of Polio
- Abortive
A
Non-specific febrile illness
8
Q
CP of Polio
- Non-Paralytic
A
Aseptic meningitis syndrome
9
Q
CP of Polio
- Paralytic
A
10
Q
Complications of Polio
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11
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Complications of Polio
- CVS
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- Hypotension & hypertension
- Myocarditis
- Arrhythmia
- Heart failure
12
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Complications of Polio
- Respiartory
A
- Aspiration
- Atelectasis
- Pneumonia
- Respiratory failure
13
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Complications of Polio
- GIT
A
- Acute gastric distension
- Perforation
14
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Complications of Polio
- Urinary
A
- Transient bladder paralysis
- Calculi, nephrocalcinosis
15
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Complications of Polio
- Skeletal
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- Deformities
16
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INVx for Polio
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17
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INVx for Polio
- CBC
A
Leucopenia with relative lymphocytosis
18
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INVx for Polio
- Serology
A
Rise in antibodies in paired serum samples:
- One in the acute stage & the other 2 to 3 weeks later
19
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INVx for Polio
- Virus Isolation
A
….
20
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INVx for Polio
- CSF Ex
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21
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DDx of Polio
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22
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DDx of Polio
- Causes of AFP
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23
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DDx of Polio
- Pseudoparalysis
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24
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Pseudoparalysis
- Causes
- Examples
A
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Prevention of **Polio**
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During febrile illness of undetermined etiology
- Avoid ........
I.M. injection - overexertion
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TTT of **Polio**
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TTT of **Polio**
- Supportive
As scheme "Nonspecific"
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TTT of **Polio**
- Physio
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TTT of **Polio**
- Dry heat or hot packs
Relax muscles, ligaments & fascia
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TTT of **Polio**
- Orthopedic
Splints
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TTT of **Polio**
- Specific
No specific treatment
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TTT of **Polio**
- Symptomatic
