Common Infectious Diseases

Cold Infection causes inflammation of the mucous in nose Caused by breathing contagious droplets or direct contact ( rhinovirus)

Cold S/S: Runny or stuffy nose Sneezing Sore throat TX: rest, water, nutrition,

Influenza Infection of the respiratory tract. Caused by direct or indirect contact (viruses) S/S: Chills, Fever Headache Muscle ache TX: rest, water, nutrition, Tylenol

Tuberculosis Highly contagious bacterial infection that affects the lungs Spread through airborne droplets (coughing, sneezing)

S/S: coughing, chest pain, shortness of breath, fever, weight loss Tuberculosis S/S: coughing, chest pain, shortness of breath, fever, weight loss TX: antibiotics

Meningitis itis = inflammation of Inflammation of the meninges that cover the brain and spinal cord                                                       

Meningitis itis = inflammation of S/S: fever, headache, nausea/vomiting, stiff neck TX: antibiotics

Measles Contagious viral disease that mainly affects children (virus) S/S: rash, fever, runny nose, cough, ear infections TX: immunization

Mononucleosis Viral infection common in people 10-30 years “kissing disease” because it is transferred through saliva S/S: chills, fever, sore throat, fatigue, swollen lymph nodes TX: Tylenol, bed rest for 3-6 months

Hepatitis A From eating food or drinking water that is contaminated with feces

Hepatitis B Coming into contact with contaminated blood Spread: Contaminated medical instruments, sexual contact with infected person, needles More harmful then Hep A, can lead to liver damage

Hepatitis C Like B, spread through contaminated blood Cause liver cancer TX for ABC: vaccine (A&B), Cure of Hep. C, rest, proper nutrition, fluids

E - Coli Caused by Bacteria Eating undercooked meat, working with cows, drinking contaminated water

E - Coli S/S: abdominal cramps, diarrhea, bloody stools. TX: water, ask doctor about taking medications

Strep Throat Caused by streptococcus bacteria S/S: inflammation of the throat TX: antibiotics

Athletes Foot Fungal infection S/S: itching, rash around the toes and on the foot. TX: anti-fungal medication

Ebola Caused by Ebola virus (5 strains) spread by direct contact with bodily fluids S/S: fever, muscle pn, headache, weakness, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pn, bleeding from nose and mouth TX: no cure, hydration, help with breathing