Dr Morse Handout Q 24-34 Flashcards
What causes tetanus and how is it transmitted?
Tetanus caused by tetanus bacillus bacteria.
Transmitted by:
1)puncture wound contaminated w/ animal feces,street dust, or soil.
2)contaminated street drugs
How is rabies most commonly transmitted, and what are the reservoirs for this disease?
Transmission primarily related to the direct bite of an infected animal.
Reservoirs: raccoons, skunks, foxes, coyotes, and insectivorous bats.
What does MRSA stand for?
What is the reservoir habitat for Staph aureus?
What types of infections does Staph most commonly cause?
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Reservoir: nares,
Types of Staph infection: localized skin abcesses and cellulites, empyemas, and endocarditis.
How does Clostridium difficile infection occur?
C diff can occur after antibiotic treatment, disrupting normal bacteria in the intestine. C diff takes over causing frequent watery green diarrhea, N/V, and discomfor.
What types of viral agents can cause the clinical syndrome know as bronchiolitis?
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
Parainfluenza virus, or
Influenza virus
What is the hallmark sign/symptom of croup, and what age group does it most commonly affect?
Hallmark sign/symptom of croup is loud, harsh, barking cough.
Age group most affected-5 years and younger
What is the difference between Rubeola and Rubella?
Rubella is AKA German measles; 3day measles; can be dangerous for 1st trimester pregnancy
Rubeola is regular measles; longer duration; can develop complications incl pneumonia.
What is the most common time of the year to see mumps? How do we prevent outbreaks of this disease?9
Viral disease that occurs most commonly in winter and spring.
Vaccination is best way to prevent.
How is Chicken Pox transmitted, and what is the relationship to varicella zoster?
2 modes- airborne and direct contact
Transmitted by direct contact or droplet spread of respiratory secretions. Also contact with vesicular fluid or articles contaminated by the fluid.
Varicella zoster is the virus of cause.
What causes pertussis and how do we prevent it’s spread among the population?
Whooping cough caused by infection of bacterium Bordetella pertussis.
Vaccination prevents spread.
SARS stands for what? How is transmitted? How do we protect ourselves from exposure?
SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome). Transmitted via close personal contact or direct contact with respiratory secretions or body fluids.
Protection: PPE including N95 or P100, possible quarantine.
