Local diseases Flashcards
What is legionnaires pneumonia
causes a severe type of pneumonia
Symptoms of legionnaires
loss of appetite, muscle aches, SO, dry cough, fever
Treatment legionnaires
antibiotics
legionnaires MoT
breathing in mist / water
Not contagious
legionnaires vital signs
High R
High T
High P
Low Bp
What is VRE
vancomycin resistant
Symptoms of VRE
UTI
fever
redness / swelling
fatigue
Treatment VRE
specific antiobiotics
ex. linezoid
VRE MoT
direct contact with contaminated surfaces and hands
VRE vital signs
High P
High T
High R
What is MRSA
methicillin-resistant staphylococcus
MRSA symptoms
boils, coughing, rashes, fatigue, SOB
MRSA treatment
antibiotic (vancomycin)
MRSA MoT
contact with infected person or object
MRSA vital signs
low BP
high T
high R
high P
What is the Noravius
similar to the flu (but so much worse)
Noravius symptoms
diarrhea, vomiting, fever, headaches
Noravius treatment
no prescrip. meds
majority ppl feel better 2-3 days
fluid intake
Noravius MoT
direct contact with contaminated food, person, objects
What is Hep A
causes inflammation of liver
Hep A symptoms
grey/ white stool
dark urine
jaundice
sudden vomiting + nausea
Hep A treatment
vaccine
if not vaccinated (res, balanced diet, fluids)
Hep A MoT
fecal-oral
What is C.diff
not killed by many disinfectants (alcohol, bleach)