Nurs 3366 - Hughes - Infection Study Guide Graded A+

influenza {Ans: "flu"; upper respiratory infection that can be prevented with a yearly vaccine airborne respiratory droplets}strep throat tx {Ans: get abx early to prevent autoimmune dz (rheumatic fever or rheumatic valve/heart disease)}rabies {Ans: vector- borne virus which causes dysphagia and brain inflammation when in CNS.}botulism tx {Ans: temporary mechanical ventilation, other supportive t}rabies tx {Ans: treatment needs to begin within first 14 days with post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) -- one dose of rabies immunoglobulin and four doses of rabies vaccine without tx, almost always fatal.}Zika S&S {Ans: flu-like S&S birth defects: microcephaly (brain and head smaller than normal)}