Communicable Diseases — Flashcards

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Communicable diseases are diseases that spread from one person to another. They can spread from human to human or animal to human through contact with infected material or person. Examples include mal…

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Malaria is spread by the female Anopheles mosquito. The disease is caused by Plasmodium bacteria. The mosquito bites an infected person, the bacteria multiplies in the mosquito's body, and when the sa…

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Main symptoms of malaria include: 1) Fever that increases day by day or fever with shivering on alternate days, 2) Presence of chills and shivering, 3) Persistent fever for many days. The fever patter…

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Prevention measures for malaria: 1) Spray pesticides in stagnant water areas like septic tanks, drainage, gutters, 2) Spray pesticides around the house, 3) Use mosquito nets while sleeping, 4) Install…

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Vibrio Cholerae is the bacteria that causes cholera. It spreads through contaminated food and water, with flies acting as vectors. The bacteria causes severe diarrhea and vomiting, leading to rapid de…

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'Rice water' stool refers to the clear, watery appearance of vomit and stools in cholera patients. It occurs 30-40 times a day due to severe fluid loss caused by Vibrio Cholerae bacteria. This leads t…

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Cholera waste management: 1) Mix fecal waste with appropriate solution and soak for 1-1.5 hours before burying/burning, 2) Dip patient's clothes in solution for 1-1.5 hours, then soak in boiling water…

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Mycobacterium Tuberculosis is the bacteria that causes tuberculosis (TB). It primarily affects the respiratory system but can affect other organs. It spreads through contaminated air, especially throu…