21 - Transmission of Infection Flashcards

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What impact can pandemic flu outbreaks have on different sectors of the UK?

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Health Services: increased pressure due to increased number of patients requiring treatment and depletion of workforce due to illness

Business: Peak absenteeism will double in private and public sector decreasing productivity

Schools and Other: spread will be quick in schools and close communities. Police, Fire, Military, Fuel supply, Food production, distribution and transport will all be affected

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What do we know about pandemic waves?

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  • Viruses normally come in waves with gaps of weeks or months
  • Subsequent waves are often worse than the first
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How can we reduce the impact that a pandemic would have on the UK?

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- Detection: serology, culture and rapid tests

- Personal Interventions: hand hygeine, respiratory hygeine, avoiding non-essential travel and big crowds like concerts

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Who gets vaccines for viral pandemics?

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  • Take four to six months to produce
  • First given to health care workers, clinical risk groups then institutional settings then the general population
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What is the government response to a pandemic outbreak?

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COBRA

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What factors affect the transmission of infection?

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What are some examples of diseases spread by:

  • Droplets
  • Direct contact/Indirect
  • Airborne Particles
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  • SARS, adenovirus
  • MRSA, C.Diff
  • TB, chicken pox, aspergillus
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What PPE is used for the different modes of transmission of disease?

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Contact: gloves and apron

Droplet: surgical face mask, eye protection, gloves and apron

Airborne: Filter mask N95, Eye protection, Head wear, aprons, double glove, disposable footwear

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