Question 1

what is the definition or description of: congenital viral infection?

Accepted Answer

An active viral: infection that is present at birth. Usually the virus is acquired from a maternal infection that crosses the placenta.  Examples include but are not limited to Rubella, hepatitis, HVI, cytomegalovirus, varicella, enteroviruses and many others.  Some affect the infant while others do not.

Question 2

can viral infection cause dizziness?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A viral infection can affect the body in many ways.  When you have flu symptoms you feel weak and ache and get dizzy.  This is caused by the body's reaction.  Inflammation of the ear can make you dizzy, and inflammation of the brain can make you dizzy.  Best to have a thorough examination to be sure a more serious process is not taking place.

Question 3

can a viral infection cause pleurisy ?

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YesPresumedMostFreq.: Pleurisy, inflammation of the thin, delicate lining inside the chest, visceral portion covering/outside layer of the lungs, parietal layer lining the inside of the chest wall, both layers oozing small amounts of clear salt water filtered from blood capillaries & serving as lubricant, is presumed commonly from viral infections, however, as a body response, could be triggered by any no of triggers.

Question 4

what can cause viral infections in infants?

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Viruses: The newborn is fortunate to have temporary immunity to many viral illnesses based on moms lifetime of experiences. This temporary immunity is passed thru the placenta & begins to fade by 3-4 mo. After that point an kids get an average of 5-7 viral respiratory illnesses/yr and 2-3 diarrheal illnesses/yr. Some vaccines (mmr & hep b) are available to prevent some illnesses, but most will self heal.

Question 5

can viral infections cause high d dimer?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, it can cause endothelium inflammation.

Question 6

can a viral infection cause a high d dimer?

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: Yes, any inflammation, including that due to a viral infection can raise D-dimer. For example infection with Covid-19 virus can result in very high D dimer levels.

Question 7

what are the viral infections that causes hives and are they cureble?

Accepted Answer

Many types: Infection with viruses, bacteria, fungus, yeast, mycoplasma, parasites can all cause hives. Viruses include epstein-barr (mono), hepatitis, hiv, herpes, gastrointestinal, respiratory, genitourinary viruses. The hives usually resolve after the infection clears. Some viruses have no cure--they can be in remission but them flare again.

Question 8

what bacterial or viral infections can be caused by seasonal changes?

Accepted Answer

None: There is no good evidence that the change in season itself is causative of infection.

Question 9

what causes viral infections in new infants?

Accepted Answer

New agents: New babies are pretected to some degree from the types of viruses the mom developed immunity to in her lifetime. This immunity is transient & passes thru the placenta during pregnancy.It lasts for a few months in most infants.Premis don't get as much as full term babies. If mom never had & developed immunity to a virus, baby will be susceptable.

Question 10

what are the causes of viral infections in infants?

Accepted Answer

Viral Infections: Viruses are living material that may cause illness spread generally from person to person thru several mechanisms including close contact.Avoidance of ill people and good handwashing are factors in preventing spread.

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