Kaity Zuerblis Lottie Segal Miguel BRiones Current Outbreaks Kaity Zuerblis Lottie Segal Miguel BRiones

Overview Kaity Miguel Lottie 2017 Ebola Outbreak in the Congo Meningococcal Outbreak Miguel Zika Virus Outbreak Malaria Lottie Cervical Cancer HPV Gardasil Vaccination

2017 Ebola Outbreak in the Congo- K Ebola: A rare and deadly disease that includes severe bleeding Spreads by bodily fluids  2017 outbreak in the northern Democratic Republic of Congo 20 people have been infected, and 3 have died   since April 22nd, 2017 About 125 people are thought to be related to the  cases of Ebola

Treating Ebola and the 2017 outbreak- K Practice proper hygiene by washing your hands  Avoid contact with blood and bodily fluids People with Ebola need to be quarantined quickly Avoid contact with people who have Ebola and their   belongings No known cure, but survival is possible with  proper treatment

Meningococcal DISEASE- K An illness caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitis Spread through the sharing of saliva Two different types are meningitis and septicemia Most common in the 'meningitis belt' of sub-Saharan Africa Outbreaks occur here every 5 to 12 years

Preventing Meningococcal Outbreak- K Is able to be prevented by vaccines Vaccines are not 100% effective Prophylaxis: Treatment with antibiotics if in contact with someone  with the disease Meningococcal conjugate vaccinations are   recommended at ages 11-12 and 16 It is possible to get the disease twice 

Zika - M A viral disease Causes birth defects like microcephaly         - Now recently found to cause Guillain-Barré Syndrome Fever, joint pain, conjunctivitis, and muscle pain In 2015, Brazil had 2,975 babies with microcephaly In 48 countries in the Americas - include mosquitos -refer to picture -mention how many do not show symptoms

Zika - M 1947 in Uganda 2 states No vaccine Spreads through mosquitos or sexual transmission Protection, insect repellent

Malaria - M One-celled parasite Uncomplicated or severe Fevers to organ failure and death 650,000  to 1.2 million deaths annually 3.2 billion people in areas of risk

Malaria - M Algeria in 1880 U.S. eliminated malaria in 1951 Spreads through mosquitos Various drugs used (chloroquine) Insect repellent, prevention drugs

Lottie: Cervical Cancer The cells that line the cervix grow wrong and form tumors Highly curable in early stages Can be fatal if not treated Second most common cancer in developing world  300,000 woman dying annually

Lottie: HPv Short for human papillomavirus (genital warts) Group of 150 related viruses Transmitted through intimate skin to skin contact Extremely common Can cause cancer

Lottie: gardasil vaccine pros Can protect against cancer Stops genital warts Widely considered to be safe Risk if not vaccinated

Lottie: gardasil vaccine cons  Bad side effects  Vomiting  Fainting 

Kaity ABC(D) What is the antibiotic treatment for those who are around a person with meningococcal disease? A. Meningitis B. Prophylaxis C. Septicemia D. Glycerin B

Kaity ABC(D) Which of the following ways is NOT how someone can become infected with Ebola? A. Infected needles B. Infected fruit bats and primates C. Through the air around an infected person D. Bodily fluids C

ABC(D)’s - M What kind of parasite causes malaria? A) Single cell (one-cell) B) Two cell C) Three cell D) Sally sells sea shells by the seashore

ABC(D)’s - M What drug can help treat Malaria? A) Plavix B) Advair Diskus C) Chloroquine D) Methamphetamine

B Lottie ABC(D) In early stages cervical cancer is… Deadly Highly curable Hard to treat Impossible to treat B

A Lottie ABC(D) How is HPV transmitted? Intimate skin to skin contact Through blood Through the air By zombies A

Conclusion Kaity Miguel Lottie 2017 Ebola Outbreak in the Congo Meningococcal Outbreak Miguel Zika Virus Outbreak Malaria Lottie Cervical Cancer HPV Gardasil Vaccination