CS #8 - CASE STUDY AND QUESTIONS: Bunyavirus A 15-year-old summer camp counselor
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Question
CS #8 - CASE STUDY AND QUESTIONS: Bunyavirus A 15-year-old summer camp counselor in Ohio suddenly complained of a headache, nausea, and vomiting; she had a fever and experienced a stiff neck. She was admitted to the hospital, where a spinal tap and examination of cerebrospinal fluid revealed inflammatory cells. She became lethargic over the next day but became alert again after 4 to 5 days.
1. The physician suspected La Crosse encephalitis virus as the agent. What clues pointed to La Crosse virus?
2. What other agents would also be considered in the differential diagnosis?
3. How was the patient infected?
4. How would the transmission of this agent be prevented?
5. How could the local Public Health Department determine the prevalence of La Crosse virus in the environment of the summer camp? What samples would they obtain, and how would they test them?
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Explanation / Answer
1. It is transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes which is normally prevalent in several midwestern and mid-Atlantic regions.
2. Its symptoms are normally confused with the herpes simplex encephalitis symptoms.
3. The patient got infected by the bite of infected mosquito.
4. Transmission could be prevented by the disrupting the life cycle of mosquito and by preventing them from breeding.