Pertussis Flashcards
Is a highly contagious respiratory tract infection. It’s marked by a severe hacking cough followed by a high pitch intake of breath that sounds like “whoop”
Pertussis
What is the causative agent of pertussis
Bordetella pertussis
Is a gram-negative aerobic pathogenic and capsulated coccobacillus of the genus bordatella
Bordetella pertussis
It is motile and expresses a flagellum-like structure
Bordetella pertussis
What is the incubation period of bordetella pertussis
7 to 10 days with a range of 4 - 21 days
What is the mode of transmission of bordetella pertussis
By coughing or sneezing
What is the vaccine of pertussis
DTP
It takes about how many days for signs and symptoms of pertussis to appear
7 to 10 days
What are the symptoms of pertussis
Runny nose
nasal congestion
red watery eyes
fever
cough
fatigue
red or blue face
What is the treatment for pertussis
Antibiotics such as erythromycin
Erythromycin is taken for how many weeks
2
The recommended antimicrobial agents for treatment or chemo prophylaxis of pertussis are
Azithromycin clarithromycin erythromycin
Is an acute bacterial pneumonia with rapid onset of anorexia malaise myalgia headache and rapidly rising fever progressing to pneumonia which may lead to respiratory failure and death
Legionellosis
Is an influenza like illness with spontaneous recovery after 2 to 5 days
Pontiac fever
It’s a severe form of pneumonia long inflammation usually caused by an infection
Legionellosis
What is the causative agent of legionellosis
Legionella pneumophila
What is the mode of transmission of legionellosis
Inhalation of contaminated water sprays or mists
The bacteria live in water and colonized hot water systems at temperatures of what
20-50°C (optimal 35-46°C)
What are the laboratory tests that can be done with legionellosis
Blood tests
chest
x-ray
sputum test
CT scan
What are the treatments of legionellosis
Fluoroquinolones and macrolides
Treatment of legionellosis maybe necessary for up to
3 weeks
Is a viral infection of your nose and throat
Common colds
What are the causative agent of common colds
Rhinoviruses
human para influenza virus
human meta pneumovirus
coronaviruses adenovirus
enteroviruses
The common cold can be caused by more than how many different viruses
200
Around what percent of colds are caused by rhinoviruses
50
How many days is the incubation period of common colds
1 to 3 days
Spread by germs from coughs and sneeze which can live on hands and surfaces for how many hours
24
What is the vaccination of common colds
Flu vaccine
What are the symptoms of common colds
Runny or stuffy nose
sore throat
cough
congestion
slight body aches or a mild headache
sneezing
fever
malaise
What are the treatments of common colds
Drink plenty fluids
get plenty of bed rest
take aspirin acetaminophen or ibuprofen
Inhale steam
Do not give aspirin to children under
16 years old
Viral infection that attacks your respiratory system
Influenza
It is commonly called the flu
Influenza
There are three different types of flu viruses
Influenza A B C
How many days is the incubation period of influenza
Between One and 4 days
What is the vaccine of influenza
Flu vaccine
What are the symptoms of influenza
Fever
cough
sore throat
runny or stuffy nose
body aches
headache
chills
fatigue
What are the treatments of influenza
Antivirals, such as oseltamivir and zanamivir or pain relievers
Individuals with flu should
Stay at the home
avoid contact with other people as possible
keep warm and rest
consume plenty of liquids
avoid alcohol
stop smoking
Is an infectious disease characterized by flu-like symptoms that can progress rapidly to potentially life threatening breathing problems
Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome
What is the causative agent of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome
Hantaviruses
How many weeks is the incubation period of hantavirus
1 to 4 weeks
Mode of transmission of hantavirus
Carried by several types of rodents particularly the deer mouse
Inhalation
What are the first stage symptoms of hantaviruses pulmonary syndrome
Fever and chills headaches and muscle aches
vomiting, diarrhea or abdominal pain
What are the symptoms of antivirus pulmonary syndrome in the second stage
A cough produces secretions
shortness of breath
fluid accumulating within the lungs
low blood pressure
How can we prevent keeping rodents in our home
Block access
close the food buffet
reduce nesting material
set traps
Mice can squeezed through holes as small as
1/4 in wide (6 millimeters)
Is a contagious and sometimes fatal respiratory illness it is a serious form of viral pneumonia
Severe acute respiratory syndrome SARS
What are the causative agents of severe acute respiratory syndrome
Corona virus family of viruses
How many days to incubation period of SARS
2 to 10 days
The SARS virus may live on Hans tissues and other surfaces for up to how many hours in this droplets and how many hours after the droplets have dried
Six and three
What are the main symptoms of SARS
Cough difficulty breathing fever greater than 100.4° f chills and shaking
What are the steps that iscused to diagnose SARS
Arterial blood tests
blood clotting tests
blood chemistry tests
chest x-ray or chest CT scan
complete blood count
These are the tests used to quickly identify the virus that causes SARS
Antibody test for SARS
direct isolation of the SARS virus
rapid polymerase chain reaction test
A viral respiratory disease
Avian flu
What is the causative agent of avian flu
Avian influenza type A viruses
How many days is the incubation period of avian flu
Averaging 2 to 5 days and ranging up to 17 days
What is the mode of transmission of avian flu
Infected birds can shed avian influenza
What is the vaccine of avian flu
H5N1INFLUENZA VIRUS VACCINE
What are the symptoms of avian flu
Conjunctivitis fever cough sore throat muscles aches nausea abdominal pain diarrhea and vomiting
