1. By: Izzy Talamo, Anna Mlodzinski, Sarah Letizia, Aiden Romano
Current Outbreaks
By: Izzy Talamo, Anna Mlodzinski, Sarah Letizia, Aiden Romano

2. Overview Recent outbreaks Ebola, Zika, HPV Spread and prevention
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3. Ebola Outbreak in Congo
Ebola: An infectious and fatal disease that causes internal bleeding and fevers
Infected with Ebola if in contact with other body fluids
Total Cases in Congo: 43
Lab confirmed cases: 2
Deaths: 4
Izzy 

4. Ebola Outbreak in Congo
Avoid areas where known outbreaks occurred
Wash hands frequently
Avoid bush meat
Follow infection control processes
Don’t handle remains

5. Meningococcal Outbreak
Can refer to any illness caused by the bacteria named Neisseria Meningitides
Often severe and very deadly
Include Infections of the lining of the spinal cord and brain
Spread through respiratory and throat exchanges
Symptoms: Fever, stiff neck, flu, Increased sensitivity to light

6. Meningococcal Outbreak and Relevant Statistics
Outbreak began in December of 1999
Occurred in the Bacs-Kiskun area which is in Hungary 
people get diagnosed with meningococcal in the US each year
10-15% of the people diagnosed die
Among those who survive,  1 in 5 live with permanent disabilities

7. Meningococcal Prevention
Wash your hands
Stay clean
Practice good hygiene
Don’t share germs
Get the vaccination to prevent the disease from spreading

8. Zika Virus and Stats Disease spread by Aedes species mosquito or sex
Can cause severe birth affects if mother is infected
Mild symptoms include fever, headache, rash, joint/muscle pain
As of March 2017, 84 countries report Zika
3,795 pregnant women in U.S. territories with possibility of Zika

9. Malaria and Stats Spread by the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito
 If not treated within 24 hours, may lead to severe illness and death
Symptoms include chills, fever, vomiting
429,000 malaria related deaths
3.2 billion people live in areas at risk for malaria

10. Outbreaks Zika outbreak began in Brazil in 2015
Concerns arose due to summer Olympics held in Rio de Janeiro
Recent Malaria outbreak in Limpopo
3,000 cases and 15 deaths
Now less than a hundred (as of May 15, 2017) 

11. Prevention Mosquito sprays/ insect repellent Mosquito netting
Protected sex
Not sharing needles, blood

12. Cervical Cancer Cervix: duct on lower uterus
Found through Pap Test, treatable
Abnormal cell growth
12,820 diagnosed each year, 4,210 die each year SL

13. HPV- human papilloma virus
Forming of warts (papilloma) in the genital area 
Includes more than 150 viruses
Leads to cancer 
Very common- most sexually active people will get one type
79 million people have it now, 14 million new people infected every year SL

14. HPV- continued The impacts are deadly, not actual virus
The impacts are deadly, not actual virus
Everywhere in U.S. 3,700/10,000 die of cervical cancer
HPV is not the only cause of cervical cancer SL

15. Gardasil Vaccine
Pros
Cons
Could possibly prevent genital warts or detect anal cancer
Long lasting protection
Some serious side effects: swelling of area shot, head ache, dizziness, nausea
Has been banned in Japan and other countries 
Long process  SL

16. Liver Cancer Purpose of liver - Continuous Filter
Two main types of liver cancers: Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Metastasis
Multiple Causes:
Birth defects
Alcohol abuse - Cirrhosis
Hepatitis B and C

17. Symptoms Upper abdominal pain Unplanned weight loss Loss of appetite
Muscle weakness
Jaundice
Enlarged liver

18. Liver Cancer Statistics
700,000 diagnosed annually world wide, 600,000 do not survive
Tripled since 1980
Most common treatments:
Radiation Therapy
Surgery

19. Hepatitis B Viral infection that attacks the liver Acute vs. Chronic
Contact with fluids or blood
Leads to further complications; Cirrhosis and HCC
High risk of death

20. Hepatitis B 257 million living with Hepatitis B
887,000 deaths world wide in 2016
Cirrhosis and HCC
Vaccine does exist – 95% success rate
All infants recommended to receive shot with 24 hours of birth
Pros and Cons

21. D What is the definition of Ebola? A disease that kills you
A disease that only infects people in the Congo
Named after Neisseria Meningitides
A highly infectious and fatal disease, that results in many deaths D

22. C Where did the outbreak of Meningococcal occur? Congo India Hungary
United States C

23. Where did the Zika outbreak start?
Argentina
Texas
Brazil
Canada C

24. D How many people are at risk of getting Malaria? 7 million
3.2 billion D

25. Cervial Cancer is:
A. Not curable
B. Always deadly, every time
C. Curable
D. Can happen for males and females

26. B What is the proper acronym for HPV? A. Hepititis Pappaliom Virus
B. Human Papilloma Virus
C. Harry Perry Virus
D. Human Papilloma Vaccine B

27. Which of the following is not a potential cause of liver cancer?
A - Birth Defects
B - Alcohol Abuse
C - Unhealthy Eating Habits
D - Hepatitis B

28. It is recommended newborns get the Hepatitis B vaccination within ______ of birth.
A - 2 weeks
B - 12 hours
C - 24 hours
D - 2 days

29. Overview Recent outbreaks Ebola, Zika, HPV Spread and prevention
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