Pathogens Treatment Flashcards
Chicken Pox
Varicella Zoster Virus
Bed Rest, Topical Antipruititcs
Deaths Reportable
Conjunctivitis (Bacterial and Viral)
Pinkeye
Antibacterial agents, antbiotics, corticosteriods, depending on causative agent
Haemophillius Influenzae type b Hib
H-flu
Antibiotics, increased fluid intake, antipyretics, rest, analgesics
Reportable
Measles
Rubeola
No treatment. Postexposure vaccination, immune serum globulin, analgesics and antibiotics if bacterial infection appears.
Reportable
Meningitis (Bacterial)
Haemophillius and Meningococcal
Antibiotics by intravenous and/or oral administration; steroids
Reportable
Meningitis (Viral)
No treatment (specifically) most recover in 2 weeks. Bed rest, lots of fluids, analgesics for symptoms
Reportable
MRSA
Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
Antibiotic Vancomycin for resistant germs. Superficial abcess can be drained by physician
Mumps
No treatment (specifically) Supportive care needed
Reportable
Pertussis
Whopping Cough (Bordetella Pertussis)
Antibiotics, such as azithromycin and erythromycin
Reportable
Rubella
German Measles
No treament (specifically) bed rest, lots of fluids, acetaminophen for symptoms
Reportable
Strep Throat
Antibiotics, analgesics, antipyretics, increase fluid intake
VRE
Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci
No symptoms = no treatment
antibiotics (not vancomycin)
