Infectious disease and ICU Flashcards
transmitted through contact w/ body fluids, feces and ingestion of contaminated food and water. Flu like symptoms
Hep A
transmitted through contact w/ contaminated blood/blood products or sexual contact. Active for hours outside of body. HC workers at risk
Hep B
Transmitted by infected blood. Incubation: 6 weeks- several years w/ out symptoms
Hep C
Hep that requires Hep B first
Hep D
Hep that requires Hep C first
Hep G
Attacks T lymphocytes. 10-15 year latency period
HIV
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Can’t develop antibodies
AIDS
PT for AIDS (3)
- strength
- Endurance
- Energy conservation
Chancroid
bacteria
Chlamydia
parasite
CMV
virus
Gonorrhea
bacteria
HPV
virus
syphilis
bacteria
2 types of nosocomial infections
- hospital acquired HAI
2. healthcare associated HCAI
3 groups of nosocomial infections
- pt related
- organizational
- iatrogenic
dependent on seriousness of illness, immunocompromised pts and lenght of stay
patient related
contamination of air-conditioning/water systems, proximity of beds, and nurse to pt ratio
organizational
associated pathogens on hands of HC team. More invasive procedures have higher risk
iatrogenic
Dengue fever
virus