HEALTH 3RD QTR Flashcards
it is transmitted to people through the bite of mosquitoes that causes fever and severe joint pains.
CHINKUNGUNYA
a common viral illness that affects young children
HFM disease (hand, foot, mouth)
infection that is associated with a birth defect called microcephaly.
ZIKA
this is a mosquito-borne viral infection that produces a flu-like illness.
DENGUE
this is caused by a type of coronavirus, known as SARS-CoV
SARS
can be contracted through contact with an infected animal urine that contaminates food, water, or soil.
LEPTOSPIROSIS
is a bacterial infection in the bloodstream, symptoms include bleeding under the skin.
MENINGOCOCCEMIA
happens through contact with infected animals such as fruit bats, unexplained bleeding or bruising.
EBOLA
PRIMARILY PASSED FROM CAMELS
MERs-COV
INITIALLY KNOWN TO INFECT PIGS
H1N1/SWINE FLUE