The site provides a case study of a child with Meningoencephalitis from an Arbovirus Infection. The case study describes the progression of symptoms, the physical examination as well as the laboratory studies. Links to web sites at the CDC as well as other insect related illnesses are provided.
Type of Material:
Lecture presentation.
Recommended Uses:
The material would be very useful for medical personnel who would like an overview and understanding of the presentation of West Nile Virus.
Technical Requirements:
None
Identify Major Learning Goals:
To understand the clinical course of the arbovirus infection.
Define the clinical features of this arbovirus infection including any differences observed among children, adults, and the elderly.
Explain the use of standard diagnostic test(s) to confirm the causative agent of this encephalopathy.
Describe the transmission cycle of the West Nile-like virus and identify the virus family of which it is a member of.
Discuss the reason that the illness was originally named West Nile Fever.
Target Student Population:
Students who have a medical background would benefit from this site i.e. nurses, medical students and mid-level providers.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
An understanding of medical terminology and laboratory tests and results would be required.
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
Very nice case study on the West Nile Virus. The site has three good links: West Nile Virus, the CDC, and a final link to Animal and Insect-related Diseases in the News
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
The site provides a good over view and application of the material using a child as the patient who presents with West Nile virus. The links are important and up to date.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
Very easy to use and provides a lot of basic information in a short period of time.
Creative Commons:
Search by ISBN?
It looks like you have entered an ISBN number. Would you like to search using what you have
entered as an ISBN number?
Searching for Members?
You entered an email address. Would you like to search for members? Click Yes to continue. If no, materials will be displayed first. You can refine your search with the options on the left of the results page.
Searching for Members?
You entered an email address. Would you like to search for members? Click Yes to continue. If no, materials will be displayed first. You can refine your search with the options on the left of the results page.
