Rabies
What is the Family name for the causative virus of rabies?
Rhabdoviridae
Which type of influenza is the most significant type that causes pandemics?
Influenza A
What is the mode of transmission of hepatitis B?
Through bodily fluids
What type of virus is HIV?
retrovirus
What is the month and year that Covid-19 was first discovered in Wuhan, China?
December 2019
What is the most common animal that spreads rabies in countries other than the US?
Dogs
From the time of exposure, symptom onset of influenza typically occurs in how many days?
1-4 days
What patient population is chronic hepatitis B more common in?
Children
Name 1 mode of transmission for HIV
sexual contact
sharing needles/syringes
unsafe medical injection/blood transfusions
organ transplantation
mother to child
body fluids
Name of the gold standard diagnostic test for Covid
Nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs)
What is the typical initial symptom seen in rabies?
Pain and tingling at the bite site
Which type of diagnostic test detects genetic material of the influenza virus?
List a preventative measure for hepatitis B
Know the HBV status of sexual partners
Protective measures during sexual intercourse
Don't use street drugs
What does the CD4 count have to be for HIV to be considered AIDs?
<200 cells/mL
Which medication used for the treatment of Covid-19 can cause elevated LFTs?
Remdesivir
Within how many hours of inoculation, is wound care ~100% effective in rabies?
3 hours
At what age can you receive the live attenuated influenza vaccine (nasal spray)?
2 years
Which Hepatitis B vaccine can you wait until 1 month before travel to receive?
Heplisav-B
What is the mainstay of treatment for HIV (classes)?
2 NRTIs + INSTI
At what age is it recommended to receive the Covid vaccine?
≥6 months
What is the administration schedule of the rabies vaccine in someone with previous immunization history?
On the day it occurs (day 0) and day 3
What is the dosing regimen (dose and duration) of oseltamivir (Tamiflu) for the treatment of influenza?
75mg BID for 5 days
How many doses are there in the series for the Engerix-B vaccine for children ≥1 year old and adults?
4 doses
What is one of the combination medications used for PrEP in HIV? (brand name)
Truvada
Descovy
Name a group of individuals who are more at risk for long covid
women
Hispanic
Latino