Flashcards in Viral Resp Infections Deck (10):
1
Viral causes of the common cold
RHINO
Corona (MERS)
Adeno
Entero
2
Compare/contrast viral rhinitis vs bacterial sinusitis
Viral resolve faster - under 2 wks - most impt distinguishing factor
Bacterial:
- Facial tenderness @ sinuses
- Air fluid levels @ sinuses on XR
3
4mo old baby
Wheezing
Hyperinflated lungs + RUL & LLL collapse
Bronchiolitis
4
What is bronchiolitis
Inflammed bronchioles
5
3 viral causes of bronchiolitis
RSV
Parainflu
Meta-pneumo
6
How do you test for RSV diagnosis
PCR
7
RSV transmission
Resp droplets during winter
Nosocomial
8
RSV prophylaxis - drug and who
High risk infants pre-winter season
Palivizumab = monoclonal Ab
9
Disease (virus) with sick symptoms + headache worse behind eyes
Flu
10