What are 5 diseases caused by viruses?
What are 5 diseases caused by viruses?
What are viral diseases?
- Chickenpox.
- Flu (influenza)
- Herpes.
- Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV/AIDS)
- Human papillomavirus (HPV)
- Infectious mononucleosis.
- Mumps, measles and rubella.
- Shingles.
What are 3 diseases caused by viruses?
Viral Infections Viruses cause familiar infectious diseases such as the common cold, flu and warts. They also cause severe illnesses such as HIV/AIDS, Ebola, and COVID-19. Viruses are like hijackers. They invade living, normal cells and use those cells to multiply and produce other viruses like themselves.
What virus causes skin rash?
Various illnesses, such as mononucleosis, chickenpox, sixth disease, and measles, cause a viral rash. A viral rash may appear as small bumps, blisters, or patches in various parts of the body. The rash typically goes away once the illness has run its course.
What does viral Exanthem look like?
Viral exanthems are very common and can vary in appearance. Most cause red or pink spots on the skin over large parts of the body. Often, these don’t itch, but some types can cause blisters and be very itchy. Many of the infections that cause viral exanthems also can cause fever, headaches, sore throat, and fatigue.
How long can a viral rash last?
Viral rashes are not allergic reactions. They are the result of an infection. Unlike an allergic reaction, viral rashes usually do not cause itching or pain. Viral rashes usually go away after a few days, but may last up to 2 weeks.
How do you treat viral Exanthem?
The treatment for chickenpox may include:
- Acetaminophen for fever (DO NOT GIVE ASPIRIN)
- Antibiotics for treating bacterial infections.
- Calamine lotion (to relieve itching)
- Antiviral drugs (for severe cases)
- Rest.
- Increased fluid intake (to prevent dehydration)
- Cool baths with baking soda or Aveeno (to relieve itching)
Are there any exanthematous diseases in dermatology?
Exanthematous Viral Diseases | Fitzpatrick’s Dermatology in General Medicine, 8e | AccessMedicine | McGraw Hill Medical Chapter 192. Exanthematous Viral Diseases
What kind of virus can produce an exanthem?
In many distinct parainfectious clinical pictures, several viruses from quite different groups are able to produce a specific exanthem. Dominant pathogens for exanthematous diseases include non-polio enteroviruses, respiratory viruses, Epstein-Barr virus, HHV-6 and HHV-7 viruses as well as parvovirus B19.
Which is the dominant pathogen for exanthematous diseases?
Dominant pathogens for exanthematous diseases include non-polio enteroviruses, respiratory viruses, Epstein-Barr virus, HHV-6 and HHV-7 viruses as well as parvovirus B19. In many cases exanthemata present with maculate or maculopapular features in disseminated distribution. Some exanthematous diseases exhibit typical predilection sites.