Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the primary function of the circulatory system?
What is the primary function of the circulatory system?
What type of infection is characterized by the presence of microbial toxins in the blood?
What type of infection is characterized by the presence of microbial toxins in the blood?
What is the suffix commonly used to indicate bloodstream infections?
What is the suffix commonly used to indicate bloodstream infections?
What is the condition characterized by the presence of bacteria in the bloodstream?
What is the condition characterized by the presence of bacteria in the bloodstream?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following systems is the circulatory system most closely associated with?
Which of the following systems is the circulatory system most closely associated with?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the term for the infection of the inner lining of the heart chambers and heart valves?
What is the term for the infection of the inner lining of the heart chambers and heart valves?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the characteristic symptom of Chickenpox?
What is the characteristic symptom of Chickenpox?
Signup and view all the answers
Which virus is responsible for Erythema Infectiosum?
Which virus is responsible for Erythema Infectiosum?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the primary method of diagnosing Measles?
What is the primary method of diagnosing Measles?
Signup and view all the answers
What term is used to describe a group of serious and potentially life-threatening conditions caused by parasites?
What term is used to describe a group of serious and potentially life-threatening conditions caused by parasites?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the term for a group of rare and fatal neurodegenerative disorders?
What is the term for a group of rare and fatal neurodegenerative disorders?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the primary vector for transmitting Dengue fever in urban areas?
What is the primary vector for transmitting Dengue fever in urban areas?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the primary vector of the Zika virus?
What is the primary vector of the Zika virus?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is a mode of transmission for the Zika virus?
Which of the following is a mode of transmission for the Zika virus?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the key characteristic of systemic infections?
What is the key characteristic of systemic infections?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following diseases is not caused by an infection?
Which of the following diseases is not caused by an infection?
Signup and view all the answers
What is a key feature that differentiates dengue fever from chikungunya?
What is a key feature that differentiates dengue fever from chikungunya?
Signup and view all the answers
What is NOT a manifestation of classical dengue fever?
What is NOT a manifestation of classical dengue fever?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is an example of upper respiratory tract infection?
Which of the following is an example of upper respiratory tract infection?
Signup and view all the answers
What is caused by the Epstein-Barr Virus?
What is caused by the Epstein-Barr Virus?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the most common cause of urinary tract infections (UTIs)?
What is the most common cause of urinary tract infections (UTIs)?
Signup and view all the answers
What is a symptom of vaginitis?
What is a symptom of vaginitis?
Signup and view all the answers
What is not classified as a Lower Urinary Tract Infection?
What is not classified as a Lower Urinary Tract Infection?
Signup and view all the answers
Which bacteria are causes of Urethritis?
Which bacteria are causes of Urethritis?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the correct treatment for a stye?
What is the correct treatment for a stye?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the term for an infection of the fluid or tissue inside the eye?
What is the term for an infection of the fluid or tissue inside the eye?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the vector responsible for transmitting the West Nile virus?
What is the vector responsible for transmitting the West Nile virus?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the most common cause of community-acquired meningitis?
What is the most common cause of community-acquired meningitis?
Signup and view all the answers
What type of meningitis is commonly caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Cryptococcus neoformans?
What type of meningitis is commonly caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Cryptococcus neoformans?
Signup and view all the answers
What can be a long-term consequence of encephalitis?
What can be a long-term consequence of encephalitis?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Infections of the Circulatory System
- The circulatory system carries nutrients and oxygen to the body's tissues and cells.
- Endocarditis is an infection of the inner lining of the heart chambers and heart valves.
- Viremia is the presence of viruses in the blood.
- The suffix –emia is commonly used to indicate bloodstream infections, which are systemic infections.
- Bacteremia is the presence of bacteria in the bloodstream and can lead to serious infections like sepsis if not promptly treated.
- The circulatory system is closely associated with the lymphatic and cardiovascular systems.
Infections of the Upper Respiratory Tract
- Tonsilitis and Pharyngitis are examples of upper respiratory tract infections.
- Epstein-Barr virus causes infection mononucleosis.
Infections of the Urogenital Tract
- Chlamydia is a transmitted infection that can affect both men and women and can lead to serious health problems if left untreated.
- Symptoms of vaginitis include redness and swelling of the vulva, pain or discomfort during urination, and itching or burning sensation in the vaginal area.
- Urethritis, Cystitis, and Urethrocytitis are classified as Lower Urinary Tract Infections.
- Both Neisseria gonorrheae and Chlamydia trachomatis are causes of Urethritis.
- Escherichia coli is the most common cause of urinary tract infections (UTIs).
- Genital herpes is a viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus and is characterized by an itchy rash with small, fluid-filled blisters.
- Parvovirus B19 is responsible for Erythema Infectiosum.
Other Systemic Infections
- Parasitic infections are a group of serious and potentially life-threatening conditions caused by the invasion of parasites within the human body.
- Systemic Prion Disease is a group of rare and fatal neurodegenerative disorders characterized by the progressive destruction of brain tissue and the development of severe neurologic symptoms.
- Aedes aegypti mosquito is the primary vector for transmitting Dengue fever in urban areas.
- Zika virus can be transmitted through mosquito bite, blood transfusion, and sexual contact.
- Systemic infections affect multiple body systems, while local infections are confined to one area.
- Diabetes is an example of a systemic disease that is not caused by an infection.
- Dengue fever and Chikungunya can be differentiated by the presence of more severe joint pain in Chikungunya.
Infections of the Nervous System
- Meningoencephalitis is an infection that affects both the brain and the spinal cord.
- Mosquitoes are the vector responsible for transmitting the West Nile virus, which can cause encephalitis.
- Streptococcus pneumoniae is currently the most common cause of community-acquired meningitis in both children over 1 month of age and adults.
- Granulomatous meningitis is a chronic type of meningitis commonly caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Cryptococcus neoformans.
- Long-term complications of encephalitis can significantly impact an individual's quality of life and functional status.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
Quiz about infections affecting the circulatory system, including the heart and blood vessels.
