Diseases CPA #3

Question 1

alternate names: aseptic meningitis

pathogen name: picornavirus

pathogen type: ssrna virus

key s/s: confusion, vomiting, skin rash

transmitted/contracted: respiratory droplets, feces, spread more in early summer and fall in chlorinated pools.

key points: aka aseptic because lack of bacteria in CSF; most common type, often mild

Answer 1

Viral Meningitis

Question 2

Pathogen Name: Clostridium botulinum

Pathogen type: endospore + bacteria

key s/s: progressive paralysis of the diaphragm and voluntary muscles; “Floppy baby syndrome”

transmission: food (improper canning); open wound; giving honey to babies

Answer 2

botulism

Question 3

alternative name: leprosy

pathogen name: Mycobacterium leprae

pathogen type: bacteria

key s/s: loss of facial features; permanent damage of digits and other body structures; sores and lesions affecting nerves, skin and organs; Paralysis, vision loss, enlarged peripheral nerves.

transmission: Mode of transmission through person to to person contact. Airborne droplets through cough or sneezes.

Answer 3

Hansens Disease

Question 4

Alternate names: lock jaw

pathogen name: Clostridium tetani

pathogen type: endospore + bacteria

key s/s: tight jaw/neck; drooling; back spasms; and contracted diaphragm

contracted: break in skin

key points: Tdap shot to help prevent

Answer 4

Tetanus

Question 5

key s/s: increased white blood cells in the cerebral spinal fluid, meningeal inflammation of the arachnoid mater and pia mater, and less brain function.

transmission: respiratory droplets/ ingestion

most severe form

Answer 5

Bacterial Meningitis