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Y3R7 - (Community) 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 > L7: Meningitis & Avian Flu > Flashcards

L7: Meningitis & Avian Flu Flashcards

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Def of Meningitis

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A serious infection of the thin lining that surrounds the brain & spinal cord.

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According to causative agent, Meninigitis Can be Classified into:

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Global Epidemiology of Meningococcal Meninigitis

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National Epidemeology of Meningococcal Meninigitis

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Epidemic Threshold of Meningococcal Meninigitis

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Suspected Case of Meningococcal Meninigitis

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Probable Case of Meningococcal Meninigitis

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  • Suspected case & Turbid CSF (* +ve gram stain).

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  • Ongoing epidemic & epidemiological link to a confirmed case.
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Confirmed case of Meningococcal Meninigitis

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Suspected case + +ve culture of CSF

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Causative agent of Meningococcal Meninigitis

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Neisseria meningitidis

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Serological Groups of Meningococcal Meninigitis

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Type of reservoir of Meningococcal Meninigitis

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Infectivity Period in Meningococcal Meninigitis

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  • As long as organisms present in nasopharyngeal discharge.
  • With administration of antibiotics → Infectious only for 24 hours.
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MOT of Meningococcal Meninigitis

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IP of Meningococcal Meninigitis

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2-10 days (Nearly 1 week)

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Susceptipility for Meningococcal Meninigitis

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General Prevention of Meningococcal Meninigitis

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  • Apply basic measure for prevention of respiratory diseases.
  • Health education in personal hygiene & avoid overcrowding.
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Specific prevention of Meningococcal Meninigitis

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Vaccination for high risk groups:

  • QUADRIVALENT VACCINE (ACY W135)
  • VACCINE CONTAINING GROUP A
  • VACCINE CONTAINING GROUP A -C
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QUADRIVALENT VACCINE (ACY W135)

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VACCINE CONTAINING GROUP A

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VACCINE CONTAINING GROUP A -C

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  • Vaccines does not include Group B, As its capsular polysaccharide is poorly immunogenic.
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Chemoprophylaxis in Meningococcal Meninigitis

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  • Rifampicin “Drug of choice” 600mg / 12hours for 2 days -(Children half dose).
  • Ceftriaxone 250mg IM given in a single dose for pregnant
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Case Measures in Meningococcal Meninigitis

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Contact Measures in Meningococcal Meninigitis

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Epidemic Measures in Meningococcal Meninigitis

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international Measures in Meningococcal Meninigitis

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Def of Avian Flu

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An infection (zoonotic disease) caused by influenza virus A (H5N1).

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Global Epidemeology of Avian Flu

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National Epidemeology of Avian Flu

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  • 1st direct bird to human spread occurred i 2006
  • Total cases in 2017 were 359 with 122 deaths
    (CFR is 34%)
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Epidemic Threshold in Avian Flu

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≥ 1 case of bird flu virus

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Suspected Case in Avian Flu

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General Prevention in Avian Flu

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  • Hygienic Handling of raw poultry.
  • Hand washing after handling frozen/raw chicken or eggs.
  • The need to separate birds from the living quarters.
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Conformid Case in Avian Flu

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Suspected case + +ve PCR on a lab examination

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Causative Organism in Avian Flu

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Influenza virus A (H5N1)

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Type of Reservoir in Avian Flu

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Birds (Wild & Domestic)

NO human-to-human

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MOT in Avian Flu

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IP of Avian Flu

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2-8 days (Up to 2 weeks)

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Susceptibility for Avian Flu

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  • Occupation: Who works in breeding - slaughtering-or removing feathers.
  • Vulnerable groups: Children - Elderly - Pregnant women - Those with chronic diseases - Immune-compromised are at higher risk.
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Antigenic Shift

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Specific Prevention in Avian Flu

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Seasonal A influenza → Decreased risk of co-infection

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Case Measures in Avian Flu

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Contact Measures in Avian Flu

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International Measures in Avian Flu

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