Health science theory: INFECTION CONTROL PROJECTS Flashcards
What is the scientific name for Measles Morbillivirus?
Rubeola
What is the classification for measles?
Cocci
What kind of single-stranded virus is measles enveloped from?
RNA
How is measles transmitted?
By inhaling contaminated air or touching an infected surface; then touching their facial features.
What are the 6 symptoms of Measles?
1.) High Fever 2.)Cough 3.) Runny nose 4.) Red, watery eyes 5.) Rash 6.) White dots inside of the mouth.
What treatment can be used once measles has been contracted?
There is no cure once it has been contracted.
What is the name of the vaccine used to help protect you from measles?
MMR
What is the scientific name of Legionnaires Disease?
Legionnaires Pneumophila
What kind of disease is LP?
A Bacillus bacteria
How is LP transmitted?
Through soil, Air, and even water
What are the symptoms of LP?
Muscle aches, headaches, tiredness, dry coughing, high fever, chills, & explosive diarrhea.
What treatment can you use for LP?
Antibiotics
What is scientific name for pink eye?
Conjunctivitis
What part of the eye does conjunctivitis affect?
The conjunctiva
What kind of microbe is pink eye?
Bacterial & Viral
What does pink eye classify as?
Cocci
How is pink eye transmitted?
Hand-to-eye contact
What are the S&S of pink eye?
Light sensitivity, Redness, Itching, The feeling of something being stuck in your eye, & eye discharge.
What can you use to treat pink eye?
Antiviral eye-drops, & applying a cold or warm rag to your eye daily.
1.) What is ringworm?
2.) What is the scientific name for ringworm?
1.) A common skin infection
2.) Tinea or Dermatophytosis
1.) Is ringworm a fungus?
2.) What are the main 4 fungus names?
1.) Yes
2.) Trichophyton, Microsporum, Dermatophytes, & Epidermophyton
What is the classification of ringworm?
Bacilli + Aerobic+ Sporalating
What is Ringworm’s mode of transmission(s)?
1.) Human to Human 2.) Animal to Human 3.) Object to Human 4.) Soil to Human
What is the acute stage of ringworm?
Itchy skin, Oval/Ring shaped rash ( will start to scar & turn brown/red/white),&Starts to appear in patches.
What is the severe stage of ringworm?
Red, scaly skin (peeling off), Hair loss (Bald Spots), Burning sensation.
What is the treatment for ringworm?
Acute- OTC Medications. (no prescriptions)
Severe- Prescription treatments w/Antifungal Medication.
What is the scientific name for Salmonella?
Salmonellosis
What is the classification for Salmonella?
Bacteria
What is Salmonella’s mode of transmission?
Direct contact or indirectly from contaminated food or drink.
What are the 5 symptoms of Salmonella?
Nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, & fever.
