3rd week Flashcards

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one that can transmitted from one person to another and is caused by an infectious agent that is transmitted from a source or reservoir to a susceptible host.

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Communicable disease

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is one in which the causative organism or pathogen is carried from one person to another either directly or indirectly.
also called as Infectious
Disease.

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COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

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TYPES OF
COMMUNICABLE
DISEASES?

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• Respiratory Infections
• Arthropod Borne Infections
• Surface Infections
• Sexually Transmitted Disease

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by germs - viruses, bacteria or other pathogenic microbes.
Germs that can infect the respiratory system - lungs, throat, airways - can often be spread through mucus and saliva (also known as “respiratory secretions”) expelled when a person coughs, sneezes, talks or laughs. Some of these germs are spread through droplets small enough to remain suspended in the air and travel over long distances.

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RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS

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types of RESPIRATORY
DISEASES

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• Tuberculosis
• Chicken pox
• Measles
• Influenza
• Diphtheria
• Whooping cough

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disease primarily affecting the lungs (Pulmonary tuberculosis-most common)
• it also affect all other vital organs

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TUBERCULOSIS

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Incubation Period of TUBERCULOSIS

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• From weeks, months to years depending upon dose of infection & immunity of patient

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Mode of Transmission: TUBERCULOSIS

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• Droplet infection
• Coughing

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TUBERCULOSIS
Signs and Symptoms

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• Tiredness
• Loss of appetite
• Loss of weight
• Anemia
• Evening rise in temperature
• Cough for long time

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TUBERCULOSIS
Prevention

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I. Raising the resistance of the population to the disease by:
i. Good social conditions:
- Satisfactory housing & adequate diet. ii. BCG (Bacille Calmette Guerin) Vaccination:
- After birth
2. Elimination of tuberculosis infection in milk:
- By pasteurization of milk.

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11
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• by Varicella-zoster virus
• Occur mainly in Children under
IO years of age.
• Uncommon in adults.

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CHICKEN POX

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CHICKEN POX
Incubation Period:

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• About I4 - I6 days

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Mode of Transmission: CHICKEN POX

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• Droplet infection
• Freshly contaminated fomites used by patients can transmit disease.
• Virus can cross placental barrier & may affect fetus

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CHICKEN POX
Signs and Symptoms

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• Fever
• Appearance of rash in the form of crop on trunk, face and limbs.
• Macules (small flat colored spot on skin) appear first and with in 24 hrs. lesions are appear.
• The lesions becomes dry to form scabs.

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CHICKEN POX
Prevention

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• Use of local antiseptics like chlorhexidine.
• If bacterial infection progress give antibiotics
• Transmission prevented by isolation of patient for 5-7 days.
• Sterilization of all articles used by patient after cure •

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• Also called Rubeola
• Occur in children of 3-5 yrs of ages.

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MEASLES

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MEASLES
Incubation Period:

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About 8 to I4 days

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MEASLES
Mode of Transmission:

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• Droplet infection
• Direct contact

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MEASLES
Signs and Symptoms

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Stage I (Catarrhal stage)
- Fever Running nose Cough
Appearance of red spot in mouth Watering of eyes

Stage 2(Stage of eruption)
- Red rash seen at back of ears & foreheads along hairline Rash spread all over body.

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MEASLES
Prevention

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I. Active immunization:
- By live attenuated measles virus over one year age.
2. Passive immunization:
- By Human normal immunoglobulin.

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• Infectious diseases are human illnesses caused by parasites, viruses and bacteria that are transmitted by mosquitoes, sandflies, bugs, blackflies, snails and lice.

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ARTHROPOD BORNE INFECTIONS

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ARTHROPOD BORNE INFECTIONS Incubation Period:

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About 9 to 30 days

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ARTHROPOD BORNE INFECTIONS
Mode of Transmission:

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  1. Vector transmission: By bite of female anopheles mosquito
  2. Direct transmission: By injections of infected blood or plasma
  3. Congenital: Infected mother to newborn
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ARTHROPOD BORNE INFECTIONS
Signs and Symptoms

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I. Cold Stage
- Onset of Fever with chills and sensation of extreme cold.
2. Hot Stage
- Temperature rise up to I06
- Intense headache.
3. Sweating stage:
- Fever decreases with sweating•

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ARTHROPOD BORNE INFECTIONS
Prevention

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I. General measures
- Prophylaxis for prevention bites of fleas - by controlling rats.
- Early diagnosis, notification, isolation & disinfection of excretions like sputum.
- Attendant must wear protective measures like gloves

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• An infection of the skin that can be caused by bacteria, fungus, viruses or parasites.

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SURFACE INFECTIONS

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• Also called - Hydrophobia
• Caused by virus Infect
CNS and salivary glands.

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RABIES:

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RABIES: Incubation Period:

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• varies with patient-to-patient
• Shorter in children
• Also depends upon site of infection
• Face : 30 days - Hands: 40 days - Legs: 60 days
Whole minimum time is 9 days - 4 to 8 weeks.

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RABIES: Mode of Transmission:

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• Mainly spread by,
I. Zoonosis
2. Spreads by wide range of animals
3. Mostly by bites or lick on broken skin

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Animals; Rabies symptoms

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may appear sick, crazed, or
vicious (“mad dog”)

nocturnal animals alert during the day may also appear overly friendly, docile, or confused

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Human; Rabies symptoms

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Pain, tingling, and/or itching at bite site.
nonspecific - fever, chills, fatigue, muscle aches later - high fever, agitation, confusion
extreme hydrophobia and aerophobia
death during later stages

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SURFACE INFECTIONS
Prevention

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I. Pre-exposure prophylaxis
- Risky persons like zoo-keepers should be immunized.
- Compulsory vaccination of pets & stray dogs.

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SURFACE INFECTIONS
Prevention

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  1. Post-exposure prophylaxis
    - Prompt & proper treatment
    - Also take following measures
    - Wash area of bite using plenty of soap & water for about 5
    min
    - Apply antiseptics like tincture of iodine
    - Vaccination: I ml vaccine at 0,3,7,I4,30 & 90 days
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An infection transmitted through sexual contact, caused by bacteria, viruses or parasites

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SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE (STD)

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SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE (STD)
Incubation Period:

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• About IOdays - IO weeks. average periods is 3 weeks

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SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE (STD)
Mode of Transmission:

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• By sexual contact with infected partner
• Less common
-Through blood transmission
-Mother to child

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SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE (STD)
Prevention

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• Use of contraceptive device (condoms)
• Avoid unsafe sexual contact.
• Create awareness about STD’s.

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Chain of Infection:

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Germs (Agent)
Bacteria ,Viruses ,Parasites

Where Germs Live
(Reservoir)
People, Animals/Pets (dogs, cats, reptiles) Wild animals, Food, Soil, Water

How Germs Get Out
(Portal of Exit)
During diapering and toileting stool)

Germs Get Around (Mode of Transmission)
• Contact (hands, toys, sand)
• Droplets (when you speak, sneeze or cough)

How Germs Get In (Portal of Entry)
Mouth, eyes ,cuts in skin

Next Sick Person (Susceptible Host)
• Babies
• Children
• Elderly
• People with a weakened immune system
: Anyonunized