Varicella zoster virus - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Vaccinations and immunosuppression. 2 keypoints - give inactive agents instead of live agents - might not work as effectively live virus vaccine types Virus: - measles - mumps - polio (oral) - rubella - varicella - yellow fever - herpes zoster Bacteria: - typhoid

This is a complete summary of all cases in the course GEN2608 Infectious Diseases.

1. Vaccinations and immunosuppression. 2 keypoints: - give inactive agents instead of live agents - might not work as effectively 2. live virus vaccine types: Virus: - measles - mumps - polio (oral) - rubella - varicella - yellow fever - herpes zoster Bacteria: - typhoid 3. inactive vaccine virus: Virus: - Hep A and B - HPV - influenza - polio (subq) - rabies Bacteria: - anthrax - cholera - diphteria - Lyme - meningococcus - pertussis - plague - pneumococcus - tetanus...

21. Deep fungal infections include all except a. histoplasmosis. b. coccidioidomycosis. c. blastomycosis. d. actinomycosis. ANSWER: D Actinomycosis is not a deep fungal infection. It is caused by a filamentous bacterium. Histoplasmosis is a deep fungal infection widespread in the Midwestern United States. Coccidioidomycosis is a deep fungal infection more prevalent in the Western United States. Blastomycosis is a deep fungal infection most common in the Ohio–Mississippi River basin area...

Vaccinations and immunosuppression. 2 keypoints - ANSWER - give inactive agents instead of live agents - might not work as effectively live virus vaccine types - ANSWER Virus: - measles - mumps - polio (oral) - rubella - varicella - yellow fever - herpes zoster Bacteria: - typhoid inactive vaccine virus - ANSWER Virus: - Hep A and B - HPV - influenza - polio (subq) - rabies Bacteria: - anthrax - cholera - diphteria - Lyme - meningococcus - pertussis - plague - pneu...

HSS 1100 FINAL EXAMINATION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+;UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES HSS 1100 FINAL EXAMINATION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+;UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES STUDENT NAME: STUDENT NUMBER: You are given an examination (question sheets) and an ANSWER SHEET. Make sure your name and correct student number appears on both, including all exam sheets. Part A (50 marks) Answer questions first on your examination (...

adenoviruses - Cold, sore throat pink eye Human Close contact, airborne, contaminated surfaces Horizontal Virus arboviruses - Arthropod- borne virus Arthropods (Mosquito, ticks, etc.) Insect bites Horizontal and vertical Virus Aspergillus - Aspergillosis Environment Airborne to immunocompromised people Horizontal Fungi Bacillus anthracis - Anthrax Humans, animals, and soil Close contact or contaminated food Horizontal Bacteria Bordetella pertussis - Pertussis/whooping coughHu...

Antiviral and Antiretroviral Therapy Oseltamivir is approved for the prevention and treatment of influenza in persons 1 year and older. The drug inhibits viral replication and shortens duration of influenza. It should be started within 48 hours of influenza symptoms. Patient Safety Hydration is important while taking oseltamivir. : Acyclovir is a synthetic purine nucleoside analog and is the drug of choice to treat infections caused by members of the herpesvirus family. Acyclovir inhi...

communicable disease- - infection often caused by direct transmission (from one person or animal to another by body fluid contact), via indirect transmission (to a person by contact with contaminated objects), or by vectors (ticks, mosquitoes, other insects) For a communicable disease to occur three factors need to be in place: - 1) an infectious agent or pathogen 2) an effective means of transmission 3) presence of susceptible host Incubation period- - interval between initial infection ...

Types of prevention - answer-primary- car restraints, bicycle helmets, immunizations secondary- prevent for those with RF-pap, mammo tertiary-mgmt of established disease- meds, lifestyle Primary - answer-Preventing the health problem, most cost effective form of healthcare **IMMUNIZATIONS, ensuring adequate illumination at home (preventing falls) Secondary - answer-Detecting disease in early asymptomatic stages, screenings -Early cause finding of asymptomatic disease via the use of a sc...