Encephalitis and Meningitis Symptoms and Treatment
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What is the first symptom of tetanus?

  • Paralysis
  • Fever
  • Jaw stiffness (correct)
  • Pain

    • How is rabies primarily transmitted to humans?

  • Through contaminated water
  • Through sexual contact
  • Through the bite of an infected animal (correct)
  • By inhaling the virus in the air

    • What is the cause of shingles?

  • Rabies virus
  • Varicella Zoster virus (correct)
  • Influenza virus
  • Clostridium tetani bacteria

    • What type of infection is rabies?

    <p>Encephalomyelitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the treatment for postexposure to rabies?

    <p>Immediate washing with soap and water, followed by anti-rabies injections + vaccine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main symptom of shingles?

    <p>Itchy, painful rash</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following infections may lead to hydrophobia as a symptom?

    <p>Rabies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of treatment is available for polio?

    <p>Long-term physical therapy and braces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diseases is characterized by muscle weakness, neck stiffness, nausea, and vomiting?

    <p>Polio-myelitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the diagnosis of polio-myelitis typically confirmed?

    <p>Virus culture from throat, feces, and/or spinal fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for encephalitis caused by viruses?

    <p>Antiviral medication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with meningitis?

    <p>Muscle weakness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the signs of encephalitis that involves a stiff neck and back?

    <p>Brudzinski sign</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the United States, which disease has been almost eliminated by a vaccine?

    <p>Polio-myelitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common initial symptom in people infected with polio?

    <p>Muscle weakness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease is caused by a virus and primarily affects animals like dogs, cats, raccoons, and squirrels?

    <p>Rabies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first symptom of tetanus infection typically referred to as?

    <p>Lockjaw</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diseases requires treatment with both anti-rabies injections and vaccine after exposure?

    <p>Rabies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of treatment is indicated for shingles?

    <p>Antiviral medication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease may require mechanical ventilation if the respiratory system is involved in its progression?

    <p>Polio</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main symptom of rabies infection in humans that leads to hydrophobia?

    <p>Throat spasms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long can the symptoms of shingles typically last?

    <p>~3 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which infection is caused by bacteria known as Clostridium tetani?

    <p>Tetanus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with encephalitis?

    <p>High fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common cause of meningitis?

    <p>Viral infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following signs is indicative of polio-myelitis infection?

    <p>Muscle weakness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary method for diagnosing meningitis?

    <p>Lumbar puncture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a treatment for encephalitis?

    <p>Antibiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common symptom of polio in infected individuals?

    <p>Muscles atrophy and become paralyzed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which infection can lead to hydrophobia as a symptom?

    <p>Rabies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common method to confirm the diagnosis of polio-myelitis?

    <p>Virus culture from throat and feces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which viral disease is caused by herpes zoster, has symptoms of an itchy rash and small vesicles on sensory nerve paths, and can last up to several weeks?

    <p>Shingles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first symptom of rabies that is commonly referred to as lockjaw?

    <p>Pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary method to alleviate the symptoms of polio?

    <p>Physical therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which infection primarily affects animals like dogs, cats, raccoons, and squirrels, but can be transmitted to humans through bites and leads to symptoms like hydrophobia?

    <p>Rabies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common misperception regarding the treatment of shingles?

    <p>Shingles can be cured completely with medication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common symptom that can be seen in both encephalitis and meningitis?

    <p>Neck stiffness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sign can be observed in encephalitis patients that is not typically associated with polio-myelitis?

    <p>Brudzinski sign</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one distinguishing factor between the symptoms of polio-myelitis and rabies infections?

    <p>Muscle atrophy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of these diseases, what is the main difference between encephalitis and meningitis regarding diagnosis?

    <p>Finding causative agent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptoms are commonly mistaken for each other due to their similarities in polio-myelitis and rabies infections?

    <p>Neck stiffness and muscle weakness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a shared method used to treat both encephalitis and meningitis infections?

    <p>Creating a quiet, dark environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following symptoms is common in polio-myelitis but not typically found in encephalitis?

    <p>Nausea and vomiting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a distinguishing feature between the causes of encephalitis and meningitis?

    <p>Virus spread by oropharyngeal secretions and infected feces</p> Signup and view all the answers

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