Managing Infectious Disease

Question 1

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

Answer 1

A.I.D.S.

Question 2

H.I.V.

Answer 2

Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Question 3

Stages of a Disease:

Answer 3

Pathogens enters body
Incubation 
Prodromal
Clinical Period
Convalescence
Recovery

Question 4

Pathogens:

Answer 4

Viruses
Bacteria 
Rickettsias
Fungi
Protozoa 
Helminthology

Question 5

Virus:

Answer 5

Smaller of pathogens. Composed of nucleus acid and protein. Has DNA or RNA not both. Examples:

Warts
All Hepatitis 
Measles 
Polio
Mumps
Oral/Genital Herpes

Question 6

Bacteria:

Answer 6

Single cell microorganism. Very common. Usually not pathogenic to humans. Shapes: Round/Cocci, bacilli, and Spiral/Spirilla, need not invade cells to cause disease. Examples:

Tuberculosis 
Strep Throat
Tetanus 
Gonorrhea
Legionnaires Disease

Question 7

Rickettsia:

Answer 7

Genus of small bacteria. Resembles bacteria/virus. Intracellular parasites. Transportation thru insects and other arthropod vectors.
Examples:

Rickey Mountain Spotted Fever
Typhus
Q. Fever

Question 8

Fungi:

Answer 8

Single/Multi-celled plantlike organisms. Has enzymes that digest cells. Needs high humidity, warmth and oxygen supply. Examples:

Candidiasis
Ringworm

Question 9

Protozoa:
Single called microscopic parasitic animals. Interferes with cell production. Examples:

Trichomoniasis
Malaria
Amoebic dysentery
African sleeping sickness

Answer 9

Single called microscopic parasitic animals. Interferes with cell production. Examples:

Trichomoniasis
Malaria
Amoebic dysentery
African sleeping sickness

Question 10

Helminths:

Answer 10

Multi cellular parasitic animals. Can be very small or several inches in feet. May lodge in various parts of the body. Examples:

Pinworms
Tapeworms
Trichinosis

Question 11

Chronic Disease:

Answer 11

Leading causes of death.