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VECTOR BORNE DISEASES Flashcards

1
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What is a vector?

A

an insect or any living carrier that transports an
infectious agent from an infected individual or its wastes to an susceptible individual.

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Examples of vector

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  1. Mosquito
  2. Ticks
  3. Fleas
  4. Snails
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Vectors can carry infective pathogens such as

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viruses, bacteria, protozoa

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(Mosquito) Aides

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Dengue, Chikungunya

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(Mosquito) Anopheles

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Malaria

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Tick

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Lyme Disease, Encephalitis

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Fleas

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Plague

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Snails

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Schistosomiasis

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What is vector borne disease

A

human illnesses caused by parasites, viruses
and bacteria that are transmitted by vectors.

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are spread to people through the bite of an
infected Aedes species

A

DENGUE

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Symptoms of Dengue

A

severe headaches, muscle and joint
pains, vomiting, swollen glands and rash

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caused by Plasmodium parasites. The parasites
are spread to people through the bites of
infected female Anopheles mosquitoes

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mALARIA

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Symptoms of malaria

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fever, headache, chills, and severe

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is an acute and chronic parasitic disease caused
by blood flukes (trematode worms) of the
genus Schistosoma

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Schistosomiasis

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symptoms of schistosomiasis

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: abdominal pain, diarrhea, blood in
stool and urine

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  • transmitted by the bite of an infected black-legged tick, commonly known as a deer tick.
  • most common tick-borne illness
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Lyme DIsease

17
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Symptoms of Lyme Disease

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rash, fever, chills, fatigue, body aches and swollen lymp nodes

18
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a mosquito-borne flavivirus that was first identified in Uganda
- also transmitted from mother to fetus during pregnancy, through sexual contact, transfusion of blood and blood products, and organ transplantation.

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Zika

19
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transmitted to humans by the bites of infected female mosquitoes
- a self-remitting febrile viral illness that has been
associated with frequent outbreaks in tropical countries of Africa and Southeast Asia

A

CHIKUNGUNYA

20
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Symptoms of zika

A

fever, rash, conjunctivitis, muscle and joint
pain, malaise

21
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Symptoms of Chikungunya

A

high fever, joint pain and swelling, rash,
headache, muscle pain, nausea, fatigue

22
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VECTOR-BORNE DISEASE PREVENTION AND
CONTROL

A

Using nets at door
using mosquito nets when sleeping outdoor
Paying attention to the cleanliness of animals
Maintaining personal hygiene
Avoiding travelling to the countries/places
stricken by vector-borne diseases
Making sure to the the necessary preventive
drugs and vaccines when travelling

23
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Environmental factors related to vector borne disease

A

Deforestation
Urbanization
Loss of Biodiversity
Climate Change

24
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A crucial element in reducing the burden of vector-borne diseases is

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Behavioral Change

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