Viral Diseases and Vaccines

Flashcards covering key terms and definitions related to various viral diseases, their causative agents, transmission methods, general disease information, unique symptoms, and vaccination status.

SARS, MERS, COVID-19

Causative agents are coronaviruses; caused by RNA, enveloped viruses.

Polio (poliomyelitis)

Causative agent is enterovirus (poliovirus); transmitted via fecal-oral route.

Hepatitis A

Causative agent is Hepatitis A virus; liver infection with most people recovering.

Hepatitis B

Causative agent is hepatitis B virus (HBV); liver infection transmitted through direct contact.

Chickenpox (Varicella)

Causative agent is Varicella-zoster virus; characterized by a rash that turns into itchy, fluid-filled blisters.

HIV/AIDS

Causative agent is Lentivirus; progresses from acute HIV infection to chronic and then AIDS.

HPV

Causative agent is human papillomavirus; can cause warts and is also associated with cancer.

Influenza A, B, and C (The flu)

Causative agent is orthomyxovirus; primarily transmitted through droplets.

Measles (Rubeola)

Causative agent is Morbillivirus; known for causing Koplik spots and a maculopapular rash.

Mumps

Causative agent is paramyxovirus; can cause swollen salivary glands and mild cold-like symptoms.

Rabies

Causative agent is lyssavirus; transmitted through bites, leads to high mortality rate once clinical signs appear.