Communicable diseases II Flashcards
CAUSATIVE AGENT of Hib
Haemophilus Influenza Type B virus
Haemophilus Influenza Type B is a
gram-negative bacteria
thin peptidoglycan
red/ pink under microscope
classification of Haemophilus Influenza Type B
bacterial
mode of transmission of Hib
Droplet
Contact with soil secretions
incubation period of Hib
2-10 days
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS of Hib
Severe Headache
Severe Nausea
Difficulty waking up the patient
Severe Drowsiness
Increase ICP
Difficulty of Breathing
Decrease level of consciousness
DOC for Hib
Cefuroxime
Ceftriaxone
Cefuroxime DO for Hib
Cefuroxime 250 MG PO every 12 H
FOR 7-10 DAYS
Ceftriaxone DO for HIb
Ceftriaxone 2 grams IV OD
PREVENTION/VACCINATION for Hib
NAME OF VACCINE: Pentavalent Vaccine
DOSAGE: 0.5mL
NUMBER OF DOSES: 3
ROUTE: IM
NEW SCHEDULE: 6, 10, 14 wks
SIDE EFFECTS:
Fever, local soreness
N/V, Diarrhea, Headache (within 72 hrs)
ABSOLUTE CONTRAINDICATIONS
Penta 1: neurologic d/o
Penta 2: Seizure/ convulsion within 72 hrs of adm. of the first dose
CONTRAINDICATIONS TO ANY VACCINES: CCF
Possible complications of Hib because of its capability to invade the brain
Meningitis
*WHICH OF THESE STATEMENTS ABOUT HiB
infection is incorrect?
A.IT CAN BE TRANSMITTED THROUGH
DROPLET
B.IT IS BACTERIAL
C. THE PATIENT EXPERIENCES SEVERE
DROWSINESS
D.AIRBORNE TRASNMISSION IS POSSIBLE
D.AIRBORNE TRASNMISSION IS POSSIBLE
An acute highly communicable infection
MEASLES
Other Name of measles
Rubeolla
Red Measles
English Measles
7-day measles
(because the rash is present for 7 days)
causative agent of measles
Rubeolla virus or aka Morbilli Paramyxovirus
CLASSIFICATION of the causative agent of measles
Viral
Considerations when the infection is viral especially if the child is taking acetaminophen due to high fever 40 degrees celsius
Do not give aspirin because it can cause Reye’s syndrome which can damage the liver and brain
mode of transmission of measles
Droplet
Contact w/ respiratory secretions
Probably Airborne
Incubation Period of measles
10-14 days
period of communicability of measles
9 days / 4 days before 5 days after rash appearance
Susceptibility:
after attack of measles
Natural active immunity and life- long immunity
MEASLES
Signs and Symptoms
Coryza
Morbilliform Rash
Stimson’s Line
Koplik’s Spots
Branny Desquamation
Fever
how many does coryza lasts in measles
2-3 days
Transverse line of inflammation
along the eyelid margin in measles
Stimson’s Line
Whitish or grayish pecks-
inner surface of the cheeks in measles
Koplik’s spots
Peeling of the skin in measles
Branny Desquamation
maculopapular rash in measles
Morbilliform Rash
Complications OF MEASLES
Diarrhea
Otitis media
Pneumonia
Encephalitis
measles management
❑TSB, Antipyretics
❑Airborne precautions- N95 mask
❑Isolation until about 5 to 7 days after onset of rash
PREVENTION/VACCINATION for Measles:
VACCINE: AMV1
CONTENT: Live attenuated virus
DOSAGE: 0.5 mL
NUMBER OF DOSES: 1
ROUTE: SQ
OLD SCHEDULE: 9 months
NEW SCHEDULE: 9 months
SIDE EFFECTS: Local soreness, Fever, Rash
ABSOLUTE CONTRAINDICATIONS: Immunocompromised/ Immunosuppressed
CONTRAINIDCATIONS WITH ANY VACCINES: CCF
Vaccine Reconstitution
*Measles/MMR:
DILUENT, SYRINGE,
DISCHARGE
5-6hrs, 10cc, 6hrs
Vaccine Storage for AMV1
most sensitive to heat: -15 to -25 degrees celsius