Hepatic and Cutaneous Viral Diseases

Flashcards covering key terms and definitions related to hepatic and cutaneous viral diseases.

Viral hepatitis

Inflammation of the liver caused by hepatic viral diseases.

Hepatitis A

A type of viral hepatitis transmitted through contaminated food or water.

Hepatitis B

A type of viral hepatitis transmitted through bodily fluids, can be spread through sexual contact.

Hepatitis C

A type of viral hepatitis commonly transmitted through blood.

Hepatitis D

A type of viral hepatitis that only occurs in those already infected with hepatitis B.

Hepatitis E

A type of viral hepatitis transmitted through contaminated water, primarily affecting those in developing regions.

Genital warts

Soft growths on the genitals caused by low risk strains of human papillomavirus (HPV 6 and HPV 11).

Human papillomavirus (HPV)

A viral infection that can lead to genital warts and, in high-risk cases, cervical cancer.

Incubation period for dengue fever

Symptoms usually begin about 4 to 10 days after infection with the dengue virus.

Dengue fever

A disease caused by four dengue viruses transmitted by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes.

Yellow fever

A serious, potentially deadly disease spread by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, characterized by high fever and jaundice.

Ebola

A severe viral hemorrhagic disease transmitted by bodily fluids of infected individuals or animals.

Antiviral drugs

Medications used to manage symptoms and treat infections caused by viruses.

Zoonotic virus

A virus that can be transmitted from animals to humans.

Supportive measures

Care techniques for managing symptoms like rest, fluids, and pain relief.

Electrocautery

A surgical procedure involving burning warts with electric currents.

Cryosurgery

A treatment that involves freezing warts to eliminate them.

Gardasil

A vaccine that protects against the strains of HPV that cause genital warts and cervical cancer.

Acetowhite test

A method used to make genital warts more visible during a physical examination.