Health science theory: INFECTION CONTROL PROJECTS

Question 1

What is the scientific name for Measles Morbillivirus?

Answer 1

Rubeola

Question 2

What is the classification for measles?

Answer 2

Cocci

Question 3

What kind of single-stranded virus is measles enveloped from?

Answer 3

RNA

Question 4

How is measles transmitted?

Answer 4

By inhaling contaminated air or touching an infected surface; then touching their facial features.

Question 5

What are the 6 symptoms of Measles?

Answer 5

1.) High Fever 2.)Cough 3.) Runny nose 4.) Red, watery eyes 5.) Rash 6.) White dots inside of the mouth.

Question 6

What treatment can be used once measles has been contracted?

Answer 6

There is no cure once it has been contracted.

Question 7

What is the name of the vaccine used to help protect you from measles?

Answer 7

MMR

Question 8

What is the scientific name of Legionnaires Disease?

Answer 8

Legionnaires Pneumophila

Question 9

What kind of disease is LP?

Answer 9

A Bacillus bacteria

Question 10

How is LP transmitted?

Answer 10

Through soil, Air, and even water

Question 11

What are the symptoms of LP?

Answer 11

Muscle aches, headaches, tiredness, dry coughing, high fever, chills, & explosive diarrhea.

Question 12

What treatment can you use for LP?

Answer 12

Antibiotics

Question 13

What is scientific name for pink eye?

Answer 13

Conjunctivitis

Question 14

What part of the eye does conjunctivitis affect?

Answer 14

The conjunctiva

Question 15

What kind of microbe is pink eye?

Answer 15

Bacterial & Viral

Question 16

What does pink eye classify as?

Answer 16

Cocci

Question 17

How is pink eye transmitted?

Answer 17

Hand-to-eye contact

Question 18

What are the S&S of pink eye?

Answer 18

Light sensitivity, Redness, Itching, The feeling of something being stuck in your eye, & eye discharge.

Question 19

What can you use to treat pink eye?

Answer 19

Antiviral eye-drops, & applying a cold or warm rag to your eye daily.

Question 20

1.) What is ringworm?
2.) What is the scientific name for ringworm?

Answer 20

1.) A common skin infection
2.) Tinea or Dermatophytosis

Question 21

1.) Is ringworm a fungus?
2.) What are the main 4 fungus names?

Answer 21

1.) Yes
2.) Trichophyton, Microsporum, Dermatophytes, & Epidermophyton

Question 22

What is the classification of ringworm?

Answer 22

Bacilli + Aerobic+ Sporalating

Question 23

What is Ringworm’s mode of transmission(s)?

Answer 23

1.) Human to Human 2.) Animal to Human 3.) Object to Human 4.) Soil to Human

Question 24

What is the acute stage of ringworm?

Answer 24

Itchy skin, Oval/Ring shaped rash ( will start to scar & turn brown/red/white),&Starts to appear in patches.

Question 25

What is the severe stage of ringworm?

Answer 25

Red, scaly skin (peeling off), Hair loss (Bald Spots), Burning sensation.

Question 26

What is the treatment for ringworm?

Answer 26

Acute- OTC Medications. (no prescriptions)
Severe- Prescription treatments w/Antifungal Medication.

Question 27

What is the scientific name for Salmonella?

Answer 27

Salmonellosis

Question 28

What is the classification for Salmonella?

Answer 28

Bacteria

Question 29

What is Salmonella’s mode of transmission?

Answer 29

Direct contact or indirectly from contaminated food or drink.

Question 30

What are the 5 symptoms of Salmonella?

Answer 30

Nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, & fever.