Preventative Med Qs

Question 1

How to investigate an outbreak

Answer 1

Confirm outbreak
Confirm diagnosis
Make a case definition
Search for cases
Descriptive epidemiology
Generate and evaluate hypothesis
Implement control measures
Communicate findings

Question 2

How do you control an outbreak?

Answer 2

Preventative measures
Control measures
Case management

Question 3

How to reduce pneumonia/diarrhoea mortality?

Answer 3

Protect
-exclusive breastfeeding, vit A
Prevent
-vaccines,
-Hand washing
-WASH
-cotrim prophylaxis for HIV
-reduce pollution in homes
Treat
-improved care seeking
-case Mgx at community level
-supplies: Abx, Zn, ORA, O2

Question 4

How to reduce mortality generally?

Answer 4

Diagnosis
Treatment
Prevention

Question 5

Steps for refugee cap set up?

Answer 5

Initial assessment
Measles immunisation
Water and sanitation 5L, 50 persons/trench
Food and nutrition 2100Kcal
Shelter 30m2
Basic healthcare
Control of epidemics
Public health surveillance
Human resources coordination