Module 2: Vector Borne

Question 1

ecological determinants of health

Answer 1

oxygen, water, food

Question 2

vector vorne diseases

Answer 2

caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites that are transmitted to humans from vectors

Question 3

lyme disease transmission

Answer 3

tick bites

Question 4

west nile virus transmission

Answer 4

mosquito bites

Question 5

early s/s of lyme disease

Answer 5

headache, fever, swollen lymph nodes, fatigue, migraines, erythema around bite

Question 6

lyme disease diagnosis

Answer 6

blood work to detect IgM or IgG antibodies

Question 7

severe symptoms of lyme disease

Answer 7

neurological disorders, facial paralysis, arthritis w/ severe joint pain and swelling, severe headaches, heart disorders, increased erythema

Question 8

lyme disease treatment

Answer 8

doxycycline

Question 9

early s/s of west nile virus

Answer 9

headache, fever, swollen glands, body aches, mild rash

Question 10

severe symptoms of west nile virus

Answer 10

severe headaches, LOC, difficulty swallowing, muscle weakness and lack of coordination, drowsiness and confusion, high fever, stiff neck, paralysis, nausea or vomiting, CNS symptoms (encephalitis or meningitis)

Question 11

west nile virus diagnosis

Answer 11

blood test for IgM antibody against WNV in serum and spinal fluid

Question 12

west nile virus treatment

Answer 12

supportive care - rest, fluids, over-the-counter pain medication, severe cases cause hospitalization to get treatment (intravenous fluids, pain meds, nursing care)