to life threating symptoms. They include sudden fever, stiff neck, headaches, vomiting, irritability, confusion, and drowsiness. Viral Encephalitis can develop during or after a viral infection, for example: influenza, rabies, measles, and simple herpes. Encephalitis can also be contracted as a bacterial infection, which can alter the treatment of the disease. Treatment for Encephalitis can differentiate depending on the severity of the disease. The most common treatments seen in Encephalitis are
evidence indicates that many cancers are directly attributable to EBV. It is also known to play a significant role in the incidence of certain autoimmune and blood diseases. ETIOLOGY Epstein-Barr Disease (EBV) is known as Herpes Virus 4 (HHV-4). HHV-4 belongs to the gamma-herpes viruses family. EBV is distinct to B lymphocytes. Latency is often present in lymphoid tissue. EBV DNA “may persist lifelong in an episomal form in the host carrier cells (mainly in lymphocytes but also in macrophages, in
Concept Test Map/Study Guide Test 2 will include chapters 36, 38, 49, 50, 53 To prepare for Test 2 please review the following: Communicable diseases (CH38) April 2 a. Stages * Invasion of organism * Incubation period * Prodromal period * Clinical manifestations (S/S) * Convalescent period * Return to wellness b. Immunities * Active immunity naturally acquired – already exposed