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types of non enveloped RNA viruses

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polio virus, coxsaki virus, Hepatitis A, Rhino virus, Rota virus

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Types of enveloped RNA viruses

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influenza, measels, mumps, rubella, rabies, retro virus (HIV, HTLV)

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What does Influenze virus cause?

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flu epidemic/pandemic

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3 serological types of influenza

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A, B, C

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Define envelop of influenza virus

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has two types of spikes- hemaglutinin & Neuraminidase- the envelop protein determines type specificity

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Other name for influenza virus

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orthomyxovirus which interacts with mucin and has an 8 segmented genome

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What is the present strain causing swine flu?

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H1N1

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Who is the influenza A virus present in?

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humans- also in birds, chicken, sqine and horses– sources for antigenic shift and pandemics

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Who is the influenza B virus present in?

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humans only!

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Transmission of influenza

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air born- respiratory droplets- group A- antigenic shift every 10/11 years- group B is antigenic shift yearly

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When does the infection of influenza occur?

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in winter months; restricted respiratory tract- systemic symptoms ar not due to viremia

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What are systemic systems of influenza due to?

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due to circuating cytokines

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What gives immunity to influenza?

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IgA, IgG

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clinical features of influenza

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24-48 hours– will have fever, myalgia, sore throat, cough- sudden onset. Resolves spontaneously in 4-7 days

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Treatment for influenza?

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Zanamvir & Tamiflu- inhibits release of virus from cell- effective against A and B
Amantadin effective against A

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What is the natural host of Measles

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single serotype- humans are the natural host

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Transmission of Measles

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transmission by respiratory droplets- world wide distribution-

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What stage is Measles highly contagious in?

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prodromal stage- non infectious after development of rashes- cough and sneezing spread disease

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How often does the Measles epidemic occur?

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once in 2-3 years

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Clinical features of Measles?

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fever, photophobia, runny nose and cough- red spot with white center on buccal mucosa of oral cavity

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Define development of rash in Measles

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rashes develop on face and then spreads downwards- become brownish several days later

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What affect can measles have on pregnant women?

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still births in pregnant women- affords life long immunity

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Complications of measles

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encephalitis- very rare

Sub acute schlerosing Pan- can develop years later but rare

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Lab diagnosis for Measles

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NONE- diagnosed on clinical grounds

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Is there an antiviral drug for Measles?
NO
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Prevention of Measles
live attenuated vaccine- given at 15 months or later because before then vaccine will have no effect because maternal Abs still present
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Define Mumps
single sero type- infects URT and blood spreads to parotid gland, testes, ovaries, pancreas and sometimes meningitis
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Can you get mumps more than once?
NOPE
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How is mumps transmitted?
through respiratory droplets- world wide distribution- peak incidence in winter
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What percentage of children have mumps without symptoms and are therefore immune?
30%
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Clinical manifestations of Mumps
18-21 days- fever, malaise, followed by tender swelling in parotid gland- disease is benign- resolves spontaneously
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Complications of mumps
If the disease occurs in post pubertal males, it can cause orchitis which may cause infertility
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Medication for mumps
NONE- prevention through MMR vaccine
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What does respiratory syncytial virus cause?
pneumonia and bronchiolitis in infants
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What is on the surface of the virus for respiratory syncytial virus?
fusion proteins only- no hemaglutinin/neuraminidase
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natural host of respiratory syncytial virus?
humans and chimpanzees
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Transmission of respiratory syncytial virus
respiratory droplets/direct contact with nose and mouth by finger- outbreaks occur every winter world wide- everyone infected by age 3
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Clinical features of respiratory syncytial virus?
bronchiolitis, pneumonia, otitis media in young children. In adults it causes common cold
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Treatment of respiratory syncytial virus?
Aerosolised Ribovirin in severe infections- no vaccine available
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What does Para Influenza virus cause?
CROUP- acute laryngo tracheo bronchitis inc hildren
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Transmission of para influenza
respiratory droplets- world wide in winter
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What do the majority of para influenza cases cause?
sub clinical infection- no antiviral drug or vaccine (self limiting)
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What does Rubella virus cause?
German measles - single serotype
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Transmission of Rubella virus
respiratory droplets, placental transmission from mother to fetus
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How often does epidemic of rubella virus occur?
every 6-9 year
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Clinical manifestation of rubella
milder and shorter disease- causes fever, malaise, followed by rashes from face to trunk and limbs- lymph node enlargement behind ear lobe
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How often do rashes from rubella last?
3 days then disappear
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What happens if rubella occurs while a woman is in her first trimester?
teratogenic effect in infants- heart, eye, and brain will be affected, causing cataract, deafness, mental retardation, PDA (Rubella syndrome) - these children excrete viruses for a long time
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Shape of virus for rabies?
bullet shaped virus- single antigenic type
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rabies hosts?
mammals, skunks, raccoons, bats and dogs
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How do humans get infected with rabies?
through animal bite- non bite transmission through respiratory aerosol from bats secretion
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How does the rabies bite affect the body?
moves from bite site to CNS: multiplies in brain tissue and then spreads through peripheral nerves to salivary glands- encephelitis in brain
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Any immunity for rabies?
NO- because no survivors
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Clinical manifestations of rabies
infectious for 2-16 weeks- shorter time if site is near to head- prodromal symptoms, fever, anorexia, confusion, lethargy, increased salvation within a few days goes into coma and dies
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Diagnosis of Rabies
negri bodies can be demonstrated from corneal scrapings and autopsy specimen - no antiviral drug
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Prevention of rabies
pre exposure, immunization with rabies vaccine to vets and zoo keepers
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Can a rabies vaccine be given after infection?
YES
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How do you treat rabies bite?
wound should be cleaned and cauterized
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If rabies symptoms develop in animal what is done?
euthanization
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What does Polio virus cause?
poliomyelitis in children
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Host of Polio Virus?
Primates (Apes and Monkeys), man
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Discuss serotypes of Polio
3 serological types- protection requires vaccine for all three types
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Transmission of Polio
by fecal-oral route: replicated in oro-pharynx and intestinal tract
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Pathogenesis of POlio
after replication, it spreads through blood to CNS- infects motor neurons in ventral horn of spinal cord- death of neurons results in paralysis
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Immune response for polio
intestinal IgA, humoral IgG
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Clinical features of polio?
mostly asymptomatic- only 1% of infection manifests symptoms | brief fever, patient develops flaccid paralysis of one or both limbs, motor nerve degeneration is permanent
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For how long does patient excrete polio virus in feces?
6 months
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Prevention of polio
2 vaccines available killed vaccine- IPV live vaccine- OPV 3 doses given once monthly
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What are the 2 groups of Coxsackie virus?
A - infects skin and mucous membranes | B- infects internal organ
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How is Coxsackie virus transmitted?
fecal-oral route
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Where does Coxsackie virus replicate?
oropharynx and GIT- common in summer
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Clinical manifestations of Group A Coxsackie virus?
Herpangina- fever, sore throat, vesicles in oral cavity; acute hemmorrhagic conjunctivitis; foot and mouth disease
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What is Foot and mouth disease?
rashed in hand, foot and ulcerations in the mouth- children
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Clinical manifestations of Group B Coxsackie virus?
Pleurodynia- fever, with severe pleuritic chest pain; myocarditis and preicarditis- fever, chest pain, CCF
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Vaccine for Coxsackie virus?
NO- and no antiviral drug
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What does rhino virus cause?
common cold in winter months
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host of rhino virus
human and chimpanzees
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Transmission of rhino virus?
aerosol, hands, fingers and towels
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Clinical manifestations of rhino virus
sneezing, nasal discharge, sore throat, head ache and chilly sensation- lasts for a week
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Is there a vaccine for rhino virus?
NO- can offer vitamin C in high doses, Zn gluconate lozanges
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Transmission of rota virus?
fecal-oral route: common in children
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Clinical features of rota virus
gastro enteritis, watery diarrhea

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