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How does rhinovirus present?

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non-specific URI symptoms: fever, malaise, sneezing, nasal congestion (WATERY), sore throat, hoarseness, cough, may have lymphadenopathy
Usually 10 days or less

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What would you find on a PE of rhinovirus?

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inflamed mucosal surface

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What would you recommend for management of rhinovirus?

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supportive care! saline wash, NSAIDs, rest, fluids, decongestants, cough suppressants for over 6

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What do you NEVER GIVE to kids with a virus?

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aspirin

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What does giving a kid aspirin with a virus put them at risk for?

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Reye syndrome = rapid liver failure

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What are the different types of influenza and how do they differ?

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A, B, and C
A - mammals
B&C - just humans! with C being more mild

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What is the presentation of influenza?

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sudden onset of fever, chills, malaise, headache, myalgias especially in the lower extremities and back. May have URI symptoms - sore throat, enlarged cervical nodes, congestion, non productive cough
May have GI symptoms

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Which flu commonly has GI symptoms?

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Type B

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Who is at risk for serious complications of influenza?

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asthmatics, nursing home residents, >65, comorbidities, pregnancies

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What may you see upon PE of an influenza patient?

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May have rales, rhonchi, wheezing. Be aware that consolidation = complication of pneumonia

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How can you diagnose influenza?

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rapid nasal tests, CBC, PCR

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When should you suspect a secondary bacterial infection from influenza?

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> 4 days with a productive cough and WBC>10k

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How do you manage influenza?

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Flu A/B: Oral oseltamivir (NO FOR RISK OF GI BLEEDING)
oral baloxavir (NO pregnancy, <5, immunocomp)
inhaled zanamivir (NO asthma, small children)
IV peramivir (NO children)
chemoprophylaxis

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When is chemoprophylaxis a good option for influenza?

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early on. Not really beneficial after 48 hours of onset.

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REVIEW: herpes simplex virus

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cold sores, genital herpes, can have neuralgia, regional lymphadenopathy, treat with anti-virals! consider recommending sunscreen and condoms!!

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Does herpes simplex virus have a risk of congenital defect with birth?

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YES. It is the H in TORCH and infants are at risk for complications

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What are good diagnosis tools for herpes simplex (and other herpes as well)?

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fluorescent antibody, viral culture, PCR, Tzanck smear

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REVIEW: varicella

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trunk –> outwards, “dew drop on a rose petal”, highly pruritic!!! and make sure to isolate patient, consider mitts, and symptomatic treatment!
acyclovir >12 years, calamine lotion for itching, antihistamines

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Is varicella dangerous in pregnancy?

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YES. Can cause congenital abnormalities

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REVIEW: herpes zoster

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unilateral along a dermatome of vesicular rash, prodromal tingling, numbness. If involves eyes, REFER. Antivirals!! Corticosteroids can help with lesions

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How do you manage post-herpetic neuralgia?

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gabapentin, lidocaine, tricyclic antidepressants, capsaicin cream

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REVIEW: HPV

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warts!! Can be reactivated with smoking, hormonal changes. Can cause cancer
Treat with salicylic acid, cryotherapy, imiquimod, excision, podophyllum resin for men in genital area

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How does EBV present?

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fever, sore throat, fatigue, malaise, anorexia, myalgia. potentially maculopapular rash similar to hives or petechiae

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What happens if EBV is treated with amoxicillin?

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diffuse erythematous rash develops in 80% of cases

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In what age group is EBV most common?
12-19
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What is EBV?
herpes virus 4
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What would you see on PE of EBV?
pharynx -- enlarged tonsils, exudate, petechiae Lymphadenopathy Uvular edema Splenomegaly (50%), hepatomegaly (10-20%), urticarial/maculopapular (5-15%)
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How can you diagnose EBV?
monospot (heterophile test), IgM antibody (IgG will persist for life)
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How do you manage EBV?
NO contact sports for 4 weeks due to risk of splenic rupture supportive - fluids, NSAIDs, rest resolves in 2-4 weeks
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What is the presentation of mumps?
prodrome of fever, malaise, body aches followed in 48 hours with parotid tenderness, facial edema (1 before another), may involve salivary glands 7-10 days after onset: post-puberty of fever, testicular pain/swelling, erythema of scrotum (men), lower abdominal pain, fever, vomiting (women)
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For unvaccinated individuals of mumps, what more severe involvements can occur?
involvement of testes, pancreas, meninges
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What is the leading cause of pancreatitis in children?
mumps
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What is the virus of mumps?
paramyxovirus
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How do you diagnose mumps?
test serum amylase (elevated), mild kidney injury, elevated IgM, swab the gland
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When should you consider admission for mumps?
trismus, meningitis, encephalitis, myocarditis, severe abdominal pain, vomiting (pancreatitis), testicular pain, thrombocytopenia
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How do you manage mumps?
isolate until swelling subsides (~9 days), bed rest during febrile period symptomatic treatment, topical cool compresses, pain management
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REVIEW: erythema infectiosum
5th's disease, slapped cheek appearance, truncal symmetric rash --> extremities, distinctive lacy, reticulated rash "Parvrovirus B19", IgM antibody to parvrovirus supportive care, contagious only before rash
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What is the greatest risk with erythema infectiosum?
miscarriage
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What are adult specific erythema infectiosum symptoms?
mylagia, arthralgias/arthritis, coryza, HA, GI upset
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REVIEW: roseola
high fever>40 with abrupt onset URI symptoms, congestion, cough, N/V, diarrhea, rose-colored rash, TRUNK--> extremities, infants, type 6 and 7, supportive treatment!
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What's associated with 1/3 of febrile seizures?
roseola (6th's disease)
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REVIEW: rubeola
prodromal 3 Cs followed by brick red macular rash starting face and going down, can be confluent, Koplik spots, "paramyxovirus", supportive treatment, Vitamin A, isolate for 4 days after rash onset
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Do you report measles?
Yes. and rubella.
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REVIEW: rubella
can be asymptomatic, if not, fever, malaise, LYMPHADENOPATHY, forehead down rash with rapid progression, Forchheimer spots, "Togavirus", supportive treatment!
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What is the presentation of cytomegalovirus?
mainly asymptomatic or acute fever, malaise, myalgias, arthralgias, splenomegaly, rash is common (esp with amoxicillin), ~7-8 weeks
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Who are at risk for cytomegalovirus?
older age, lower socioeconomic status, employed in child-care, sexual partners/ Hx of STIs
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How can cytomegalovirus be spread?
sexual contact, breastfeeding, blood products.. C IN TORCH. Congenital risk!
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What can be associated with hospitalization and death in critically ill?
cytomegalovirus
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How do you diagnose cytomegalovirus?
abnormal liver tests, detect with IgM, IgG... LOTS OF COMPLICATIONS
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How do you treat cytomegalovirus?
supportive or for immunocompromised: PO valganciclovir or IV ganciclovir; monitor meds for kidney dysfunction risk and continued until CD4 is in range
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What is the presentation of congenital cytomegalovirus?
hearing loss in more than 50% of infants, jaundice, hepatosplenomegaly, thrombocytopenia, microcephaly, mental retardation, motor disability can spread from mom!
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Where can pregnant women get cytomegalovirus?
their young other children that attend day care
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How do you diagnose CMV?
any moms with high risk exposure -- baseline CMV serology and repeat Congenital is confirmed with amniotic fluid test or IgM assay, infants with PCR
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How do you treat congenital CMV?
IV ganciclovir or valganciclovir for 6 months to improve hearing/developmental outcomes anti-retroviral therapy in HIV patients
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What is the presentation of rabies?
Hx of animal bite and prodrome, pain, fever, malaise, HA, N/V, sensitive to temp change, followed by 10 days after of CNS symptoms like delirium, laryngeal spasms, hyperventilation, seizures, paralysis leading to coma and death
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What causes rabies?
viral encephalitis from infected saliva "rhabdovirus" from animal bite
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How do you diagnose rabies?
fluorescent antibody testing of skin biopsy material of brain stem, cerebellum, saliva PCR CALL HEALTH DEPT
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How do you manage rabies?
post-exposure prophylaxis is almost 100% effected, active rabies = intensive care of airway management oxygen control...seizures, death inevitable
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What is the presentation of West Nile virus?
acute fever and flu-like symptoms with risk of meningitis, encephalitis (AMS, tremor, seizure, CNP, pathologic reflexis, paralysis)
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Who are at risk for West Nile virus?
very young or very old, immunocompromised, at risk for neuro disease
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What causes and spreads West Nile virus?
athropod-borne arbovirus....mosquitoes
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Do you report west nile virus?
yes
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How do you manage west nile virus?
supportive treatment, but severe = hospitlization
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How do you diagnose west nile virus?
IgM ELISA or CSF fluid test In CSF = neuroinvasive disease
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What is the presentation of Ebola virus?
hemorrhagic fever with dizziness, malaise, fatigue, myalgia, arthralgia with GI symptoms and subsequent neurologic symptoms and hypovolemic shock; can be from Africa travel
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What's the ebola virus called?
filoviridae
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What helps diagnose ebola virus?
low immune system function - low plaetlets, electrolyte imbalance, hypoalbuminemia, leukopenia RT-PCR, IgM ELISA
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How do you treat ebola virus?
isolate, support with IV fluids and anticipate complications 70% mortality
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What is the presentation of Zika virus?
acute onset low grade fever, pruritic rash on face, trunk, extremeties, palms, soles, athralgia, conjunctivitis, malaise, fatigue and causing SEVERE birth defects; mostly caused from travel!
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What birth defects does Zika virus cause?
microcephaly, face disproportion, hypertonia, hyperreflexia, seizures, arthrogryposis, hearing loss
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What virus is the Zika virus?
flavivirus
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How do you diagnose the Zika virus?
Rt-PCR and Zika IgM Infants = head US, hearing, CSF, PCR testing Screen pregnant women if they have exposure Hx. If they do, screen for symptom Hx. If they do, TEST
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How do you treat Zika virus?
prevention is key! rest and symptomatic treatment NSAIDs should be avoided >32 weeks of gestation

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