Infectious Pathologies

Question 1

Herpes Zoster (shingles)

Answer 1

Dormant in the Dorsal Root Ganglia of spinal chord. Usually unilateral on trunk. may transmit chx pox.

Question 2

Cytomegalovirus

Answer 2

Viral inflam. of retna of eye. Herpes type virus. Most have by 40 but immune compromised worse risk. S/S: blind spots, decreased vision. Drugs: Foscarnet (foscavir) and Ganciclovir.

Question 3

Genital Warts

Answer 3

HPV

Question 4

Meningitis

Answer 4

Infection of meninges (brain tissue). Brudinski’s sign (stiff neck), Kernig’s sign (vomiting/high fever) and Headache.

Question 5

Encephalitis

Answer 5

Accute inflam. of brain.

Question 6

Conjunctivitis

Answer 6

Inflamm. of conjunctiva, Very contagious.

Question 7

Sty

Answer 7

Bacterial Infection in an oil gland in eye.

Question 8

Malaria

Answer 8

Spread by mosquitos.

Question 9

Toxoplasmosis

Answer 9

Single -cell parasite )toxoplasma gondii. Spread by cat feces and undercooked, raw meat.pregnant mom can spread to fetus.

Question 10

Typhoid Fever

Answer 10

Life threatening illness. Bacteria; Salmonella Typhi. Most cases after intenational travel. In water. Tx: Antibiotics: Ampicillin, Ciprofloxacin, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.

Question 11

Cat Scratch Fever

Answer 11

Bartonella bacteria. usually not serious but sometimes antibiotics with compromised patient. Fatigue, fever H/A, swollen lymph.

Question 12

Listeriosis

Answer 12

Rare. Compromised immune syst or pregnant mom. Can lead to premature birth or death of child. Usually raw meat or soft cheeses.

Question 13

Psudomonas Aeuginosa

Answer 13

Antibiotic resistant. Found on medical equipment and hot tubs. Strong. Breaks down oil spills. Sepsis. fatal.

Question 14

Vibrio Vulnificus

Answer 14

A gram negative bacteruim found in marine and freshwater environment, seafood. like raw oysters. Acute vomit/diarrhea but not serious unless immno-compromised.