ch38 pt1

Front

What percentage of patients with West Nile Fever develop serious complications like encephalitis?

Back

>1/100

Front

What type of vaccine is used for the prevention of mumps?

Back

Live, attenuated vaccine

Front

How is RSV primarily spread?

Back

By hand contact and respiratory secretions

Front

What effect does the chickenpox vaccine have?

Back

It prevents or shortens the illness

Front

What is subacute sclerosing panencephalitis?

Back

A rare progressive degeneration of the central nervous system

Front

Define West Nile Fever.

Back

A viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes, which can lead to serious neurological complications.

Front

What is the role of live, attenuated vaccines?

Back

They stimulate an immune response by using a weakened form of the virus.

Front

List common symptoms of RSV infection.

Back

Cough, wheezing, difficulty breathing, and fever.

Front

What is the primary purpose of vaccines?

Back

To prevent infectious diseases by inducing immunity.

Front

Explain the term 'herd immunity'.

Back

A form of indirect protection from infectious diseases that occurs when a large percentage of a population becomes immune.