Public health/Disaster/Immigrant Flashcards
% death under age 5 YO due to perinatal
40%
3 causes of eosinophilic meningitis
Angiostrongylus cantonensis
Gnathostoma spinigergum
T. solium (neurocysticercosis)
Ackee fruit
in West Africa and Carribean, unripenned fruit leads to hypogycemia
acute diarrhea leading to bacteremia
shig, salmonella, campy
Adoptee growth failure- 2 types
< 18 mo- nutritional, rickets > 18 mo- stunting, delayed puberty
Aeromonas assoc with
reptile and leeches
annual deaths related to cook stove exposure
4 million
as poverty improves, birth rates go ?
down
asylum seekers- torture, PTSD
torture 45% PTSD 65%
B1- name, deficiency, source
thiamine Wernicke (encephalopathy), beriberi (neuropathy, hiigh output failure) infantile beriberi in SE Asia due to BF on restricted diet of milled grains unprocessed grains
B12- name, deficiency, source
cyanocobalamine cheliosis, glossitis, anemia, cord degeneration meat and dairy
B2- name, deficiency, source
riboflavin cheliosis, magenta tongue, seb derm, poor Fe absorption all foods
B3- name, deficiency, source
niacin pellagra- 3D- (photo)dermatitis, diarrhea, dementia hyperpigmentation meat, fruit, veg assoc with maize diet (low tryptophan niacin precurser)
B6- name, deficiency, source
pyridoxine neuropathy (esp INH, cycloserine, PZA) meat, fruit, veg
Bantu siderosis
South Africa beer brewed in iron pots
BCG reduces pediatric CNS TB by
80%
BCG side effect
risk of LAD, avoid vaccine in same arm for 3 months
Betel nut
chewed by 15% of world stimulant assoc with head and neck CA
Burn fluid replacement (Parkland)
LR 4 mL/kg/%burn- ½ over 8 h then rest over 16 h
Cancers by region
SE Asia: Lung >breast >liver East Africa: Kaposi’s sarcoma >cervix >lung US: Breast >prostate >lung
Capnocytophaga
gram neg rod assoc with dog/cat bites
causes of genital ulcer (5)
HSV, syphilis, chancroid, lymphogranuloma venereum, granuloma inguinale
CDC Quaratine substations
20 across US isolate sick, quarantine exposed
cervical cancer deaths
275K/yr- 85% in developing
Chest tube level depending upon purpose
T2-3 for pneumothorax T 5-7 for effusion
Chronic diarrhea (> 14 d) causes- bacteria (5), protozoa (5), worms (1), viral (5)
Bacteria: EAEC, EPEC, Shigella, Yersinia, Campylobacter
Protozoa: Crypotosporidium, Cyclospora, Isospora, Microsporidium, E.histolytica
Worms: Strongyloides
Viral: adeno, noro, CMV, roto, HIV
Class A immigrant restrictions
active TB Untreated syphilis, chancroid, GC, granuloma inguinale, lymphogranuloma venerum Untreated Hansen’s dz Drug/mental with harmful behavior
common definition of migrant and temporary worker
change of country for > 12 mo temporary worker is migrant who traveled > 24 h
Congenital syphilis Sx
rhinits, rash, HSM, LAD, bones, CNS, deaf, keratitis, anemia, low PLT frontal bossing, saddle nose, peg teeth
Contraindications to lumbar puncture (3)
Papilledema Focal neuro signs Too unstable to position
COPD highest in? related to?
India and Asia Biofuels (poverty more associated with COPD than smoking)
CPR ratio- infants, children
3:1, 15:2
Deaths under 5 in 2014; % neonatal
> 6 million 44%
deep sedation- ketamine- age, SE, NPO
down to 3 mos may have nystagmus or jerking NPO- 8 h solid, 6 h formula, 4 h breast, 3 h clear
dehydration causes what % deaths < 5 YO
15%
Dhaka solution compared to Ringers
more K, bicarb, chloride. Also has glucose
Diarrhea related to GBS
campy
Diarrhea related to HUS
shig, EHEC
Diarrhea related to reactive arthritis
campy, salmonella, shigella
Eclampsia management
BB- labetalol Vasodilator- hydralazine, methyldopa Magnesium sulfate- IV or IM
Eikinella
gram neg rod infecting 15% of human bites
exceptions from overseas immunization requirement
adoptees < 10 YO, refugees; otherwise imigrants get exam and immunization before entry
Excess fluoride
Fluorosis if high in drinking water (Rift Valley, Punjab); teeth color, rigid joints
Famine defined (3)
acute malnutrition > 30 % death rate > 2/d per 10,000 Death > 2 adults or 4 children per day per 10,000
Female circumcision types
1- clitoral hood +/- clitoris 2- clitoris +/- labia minora 3- infibulation- remove most with partial closing 4- unclassified/other
folate- deficiency, source
tube defects, IUGR, anemia fruits and veg
food requirements (cal)
2100 kcal/person/d
Genital warts- common cause, prevalence, Tx
HPV 6 and 11 (most) almost 50% sexually active are positive (most subclinical)
halothane
CHF, malignant hyperthermia
HBV serotypes and special
A B- more resistant to lamivodine C- more HCC, more resistant to interferon
HBV- #infected, #deaths/yr
2 billion > 500K due to cirrhosis and HCC
HBV- causes what percent HCC, relation to cirrhosis
80% HCC (30% without cirrhosis)
HBV- main mode of transmission
perinatal
Health effects of immigrating to US
more DM and CVD with poorer outcome less CA deaths (less gastric in Japanese BUT more breast in Asians)
Hindmilk
higher in calories and fat
how many immigrants in world
> 200 million (3% of world) live outside country of origin
how many lack clean water? basic sanitation
1 billion 2.5 billion
how much does hand washing reduce diarrhea by
45%
How often does oral rehydration work
96%
HPV- high risk strains, vaccine coverage
high- 16, 18, 31, 33 Gardasil- 6, 11, 16, 18 Cerbarix- 16, 18
IASC- emergecy categories
InterAgency Standing Committee #3 is highest
IGRA/Quantiferon- how, specificty
mix serum with antigen and test interferon release Not cross react with BCG, but does other myobacteria
Immigrant cancer screening improves with (3)
Duration of residence Hx of previous cancer screenings More primary care visits ER vists use of interpreter
Important vitamins to give with diarrhea
zinc, vit A, folate
Incidence
new cases over time
Indian childhood cirrhosis
1-3 YO high mortality ? due copper intake
infectious agent related to adult T-cell leukemia
HTLV-1
infectious agent related to cervical CA
HPV
infectious agent related to gastric CA/MALT
H. pylori
infectious agent related to HCC
Hep B 80% > C
infectious agent related to Kaposi’s sarcoma
HHV-8
infectious agent related to MALT lymphoma conunctiva
Chlamydia trachomatis
infectious agent related to nasopharyngeal CA
EBV
infectious agent related to NHL
Hep C
infectious agent related to SCC of bladder
Schistosomiasis hematobium
infectious agents related to cholangiocarcinoma
clonorchis, opistorchis
infectious endocarditis
50% on normal valves
International accelerated vaccine schedule
B- BCG, OPV
6, 10 and 14 wks- DTP, OPV, Hib, Prev, Roto
9 mo- MMR, YF
Interosseous sites
anteromedial prox tibia, 80 degrees aawy from joint peds: medial malleolus, distal femur, humerus, iliac crest, sternum adult: sternum and distal malleolus
Iodine deficiency
Cretinism, goiter, hypothyroid; Low levels in soil (Nepal, Bolivia, Bangledesh); single dose good for 1-2 years
iodine- highest need, deficiency Sx
infant, teen, pregnant/lactating decreased IQ, cretinism, goiter
iron deficiency- numbers deficiency and anemia; other vitamins involved
4.5 billion iron deficient, 2 billion anemic worldwide 50% kids in sub-Saharan Africa anemic vit C, vit A and riboflavin
iron replacement can increase risk of (4)
malaria, TB, yersinia and brucellosis delay supplementation in early malnutrition Tx to reduce sepsis risk
IV rates
Standard set- 20 drops/cc Blood giving- 15 drops/cc (cc/h divided by 4 = drop/min) Microdrip- 60 drops/cc (cc/h = drop/min)
Konzo
cyanide in improperly prepared cassava -> tropical myelopathy (spastic paraparesis)
Kwashiorkor
Edema with low protein diet Hair changes, dermatitis Apathetic, lethargic, poor appetite
Latent TB outcome, numbers
5% active within 2 yrs, 5% later 2 billion in world
latrine requirements during disaster
Latrine 1/100 emergency; 1/20 after
Leptin
Hormone related to energy production Deficiency leads to cardiac dysfunction and T-cell modulation problem
Malaria and pregnancy
prophylax
male circumcision reduces HIV transmission to men by
60%
Marasmus
Body wasting may be distended abd (weak muscles, bacterial overgrowth irritable, hungry
Mass drug Tx in pregnant, NO (3), OK (4)
ALB, MED, IVM
PZQ, DEC, pyrantel, nitazoxaminde
Maternal death- numbers, causes
> 500,000 (1/16 in Africa) Bleeding 25%, Infection 15%, Unsafe abortion 13%, Eclampsia 12%, Obstructed labor 8%
Medical resettlement
Medical need- life threatening or irreversible loss of function Adequate Tx not available in country of asylum NOT include: terminal, stable disabilities, HIV, treatable chronic illness
Medications with G6PD def issues
Primaquine, Dapsone, sulfa, Nitrofurantoin, Naldixic acid
methanol intox
anion gap metabolic acidosis
Migrant qualities
more male younger (Except Europe) less educated (Except Europe, Asia, Africa) poorer (Except Europe, Asia)
moderate sedation
benzo + narcotic
Mollarett
recurrent HSV meningitis
Most common cause of immunodeficiency in the world
malnutrition
most common cause to pericardial effusion in Africa and Asia
TB
most common types torture
envirnmental, beating (esp feet- falanga), suspension, women rape
MUAC
mid upper arm circumference for 6 mo to 5 yrs > 125 mm nl, < 115 mm SAM
MVA deaths
1.2 million/yr; more in lower income despite fewer vehicles
negative predictive value
true neg/total neg
neonatal jaundice and ceftriaxone
Avoid as may displace bilirubin from albumin, increasing bili.
Neonatal jaundice- impact, signs Tx
9% of neonatal deaths in Africa Leading cause of deafness and cerebral palsy Encephalopathy-blank facies and sunset eyes Arched neck. Scissoring arms and feet Tx: phototherapy, exchange transfusion
Neonatal resuscitation
1 min- clear airway and stim Bag mask: 40-60/min; 1,2,3,breathe 30 sec, HR< 100, resume
Neonatal STD conjunctivitis (2) agent, incubation, Tx
GC 2-5 d, IM ceftriaxone chlamydia 5-12 d, PO erythro or bactrim
Noma
oral/skin destruction related to malnutrition and infection
NTD- world (STH-1, LOST), US (5T)
STH (ascaris, whip, hook- not strongy), LF, oncho, schisto, trachoma
toxocaria, toxoplas, trich, T. cruzi, T. solium
number adopted in past 15 yrs
> 250K
Number of refugees/asylees; number of IDP
Refugees/asylum seekers 17 million Internally displaced person (IDP) 24 million Total 43 million displaced
number torture survivors in US
500K
obstetric fustula- main cause, Sx (4)
Fistulas Foot drop due to pelvic nerve injury Chronic urine exposure- stones and maceration social stigma
OFDA
OFDA- office of foreign disaster aid from US includes: DART- Disaster Assistance Response Team RMT- Response Management team in DC
Office of Refugee Affairs
covers medical for 1st 90 d
organophosphate ingestion- Sx, Tx
SLUDGE- salivation, lacrimation, urination, diarrhea, GI cramp, emesis (sweat, drool), Brady, hypotension, miosis, bronchoconstriction, pulm edema Atropine, pralidoxime (reactivate AChE)
ORS vs ReOsMal
Osmo 311 ORS, 245 ReSoMal ReSoMal- less Na (not needed) but more K and glucose
OSSN in African HIV
ocular surface squamous neoplasia
paraquat OD- no no
O2- increases radicals
Pediatric CPAP
nasal cannula with O2 on one side and other with tube in cup of water other side (pressure)- deeper higher pressure (ave 5 cm)
Pediatric fluid bolus use
clear tachy, hypotensive shock 20 mL/kg, reassess and repeat IN malnourished: 15mL/ kg IV over 1h( Ringer’s, half-normal saline or half-strength Darrow’s solution each with 5% glucose.
Pediatric IV access sites
Hands, feet, scalp, ext Jug, Umbilical up to 3 wks
pediatric maintenance IVF
• 100mL/ kg for the first 10kg • 50mL/ kg for the next 10kg • 25mL/ kg for each subsequent
Pediatric malnutrition management
days 1-3- hypoglycemia, hypothermia, dehydration (ReSoMol) nutrition: F75 -> F100/RUTF (high energy, low protein 1st) (100 and later 200 kcal/kg/d) Vitamin A (iron later) infection Tx measles vaccine
Pesticide poisoning management
Resuscitate and stabilize, give oxygen, and obtain history
positive predictive value
true pos/total pos
post-partum fever- cause, Tx
UTI, pyelo, septic abortion, amnionitis Tx: amp, gent, flagyl
post-partum hemorrhage- def, Tx
> 500 mL massage, ergotamine, oxytocin
Prevalence HBV for testing immigrants and 1st generation kids
> 2%; > 8% of parent home country
Prevention of neonatal conjunctivitis
TTC topical or 1 silver nitrate
Prvelance
living cases over time (less deaths)
Quarantinable diseases
Cholera, Diphtheria Infectious TB Plague, small pox, Yellow fever Viral hemorrhagic fever SARS, Novel flu
Rat bite fever agents (2)
Streptobacillus moniliformis (US)- gram neg bacilli
Spirillum minus (Asia)- spirochete
refugee
flees due to fear of persecution
Rotovirus causes what % of diarrhea; how effective is vaccine in low resource
30% 60%
Rotovirus in kids cause what % of diarrhea and what % deaths
60% diarrhea, 40% deaths
Sensitivity
Sensitivity = test pos/true pos
sex trafficking vs labor trafficking
more depression, anxiety and PTSD
Shigella in kids (2)
most common bacterial 15% diarrhea deaths
Specificity
Specificity = test neg/true neg
Surgical care levels
1- basic, tyhoid bowel perf 2nd/3rd level hospital- OB fistula, Congenital, cataract, eyelid trachoma
TB pericarditis- mort, PPD?, Tx
40% mortality
PPD may be neg
Tx- steroids, drain, TB Tx
Top 3 causes of death in < 5 YO
perinatal, pneumonia, diarrhea
Traffickers- gender, conviction
1/3 women (more Asia), women more likely to be convicted
transverse myelitis/spastic paraparesis etiology- viral, parasite
viral, including HTLV-1
parasite- S. mansoni, S. hematobium (vascular)
TRIPS
Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights WTO agreement Differential pricing in different markets
TST > 5 mm and > 10 mm
> 5 mm: immunosuppressed, recent exposure, CXR changes >10 mm: immigrant, IVDU, chronic medical illness, < 4 YO, institutional living, health care
Tx TB in HIV- drug interaction, preferred NNRTI
RIF effective but interacts with PI
EFV less effected by RIF than NVP
UNHCR
UN High Commission for Refugees- legal, food, shelter, medical for refugees
US immigrants 3 subtypes
1- lawful permanent resident- in process, e.g. adoption, international marriage 2- Authorized employment- H1B visa 3- lawful temporary resident (green card)- refugee, asylee, parolee
Vaginitis with high pH
BV and trich (vs yeast)
Vision problems in world- impaired, blind, causes (7)
285 million impaired people, 39 million blind due to cataract, vit A def, congenital, DM, glaucoma, oncho, chlamydia trachomatis
Vitamin A and HIV
A increases perinatal transmission
Vitamin A- deficiency, high, source, effect
vision, measles, dry skin, rash perinatal HIV transmission, teratogenic meat, dairy, eggs, fruit and veg (red palm oil) reduce overall mortality by 25% with twice a year dosing
Vitamin C deficency Sx
Scurvy, joints, dry skin gingivitis, infant bleeding; secondary iron and folate def
Vitamin E deficency Sx
infant hemolytic anemia, dry skin
Vitamin K and infants
proph dose to prevent neonatal bleeding
water requirements in disaster
7.5 L/per/d on emergency; 15-20 L after
what percent asymptomatic kids are pos for campylobacter
25%
Who are exempt from pre-travel testing (2)
refugees, adoptees
WHO Essential medicine
> 300 meds, region specific Includes TB and HIV Excludes birthcontrol, includes abortifacients if legal
Xerophthalmia- number annual deaths, blindness
1 million die annually and > 500,000 go blind Night blindness (reversible); Keratinization- Bitot’s spot; corneal lesions; scarring leading to rupture
Zinc dosing
20 mg/d (10 mg under 6 mo)
zinc effect on diarrhea
25% reduction, boosts immune system
Zinc- sources, deficiency Sx
meat, fish, liver
acral dermatitis, immunity, reproductive, neurobehavioral, infant diarrhea, alopecia
Stunting > 2 SD in Africa and Asia
Tx reduces diarrhea 25%
Zoonotic restrictions
Dogs require rabies proof, some states also cats Illegal- primates (special), African rodents (bush meat), civets, bat, turtles <4 inches (salmonella), terrapins and tortoises Primate parts Tissues, trophies
___% world pop in developing countries, use only ___% of resources and have ___% world disease
84% in developing 11% resources 93% disease
Vitamin D def- Sx
rickets, rosary chain ribs
decreased resistance to TB, MAC
lower CD4 counts
Conjunctivits can be seen with (6)
Measles, Lepto, Zika, Filovirus
Lassa, YF
Burkitt’s lymphoma- type, Sx, Tx, geo
B-cell non-Hodgekins
rapid painless protosis in boy
vision intact
Tx: intrathecal MTX, steroids and chemo good response
most common childhood cancer in malaria areas