ATH 1061 Lecture Notes - Lecture 29: Streptococcal Pharyngitis, Infectious Mononucleosis, Asthma
Common Illnesses and General Medical Conditions
Chapter 29
I. Respiratory Tract Conditions
a. Influenza – “Flu”
i. Microvirus of A, B, C strains
1. 5%-20% of US population will contract the flu
2. Lasts up to 5 days enza
ii. Signs and Symptoms
1. Fever
2. Cough
3. Headache
4. Photophobia
5. Sore throat
iii. Treatment
1. Flu shot
2. Wash hands
3. Rest
4. Drink fluids
b. Common Cold (Rhinovirus)
i. Signs and Symptoms
1. Scratch or sore throat
2. Sneezing
3. Nasal congestion
4. Secondary infection
a. Yellowish nasal discharge
b. Fever
II. Secondary Conditions of Respiratory Illness
a. Sinusitis
b. Acute Bronchitis
c. Strep throat
d. Tonsillitis
e. Pneumonia
f. Bronchial Asthma
g. Pharyngitis (Sore throat)
III. General Medical Conditions
a. Infectious mononucleosis
i. Epstein-Barr virus
1. Member of the herpes group
2. Incubation is 4-6 weeks
a. Time from infection to appearance of symptoms
ii. Signs and Symptoms
1. Headache, fatigue
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