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Jacob S. Richard P. Ryan F. Current Outbreaks
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Overview The role of the WHO and the CDC
Preventing bacterial resistance Measles Ebola Malaria Zika
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The WHO The WHO is an international organization established to help combat global health crises Established April 7, 1948 Provides leadership on matters critical to health Jacob
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The CDC The Centers for Disease Control are a federal agency founded in 1946 Main goal is to protect public health and safety Jacob
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Prevention of Bacterial Resistance
Antimicrobial resistance allows bacteria to withstand previously effective treatments Overuse of antibiotics has caused widespread resistance Jacob
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Prevention of Bacterial Resistance
Resistance can be prevented by Not using antibiotics for viral infections Using antibiotics only when prescribed by a doctor
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Measles A viral infection that is serious for children but preventable by a vaccine In 2011 about 158,000 deaths from measles Richard
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Measles The last outbreak of measles was in two Disney theme parks in Orange County, California This Disease is easily prevented by a vaccine Richard
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Ebola A virus that causes severe bleeding, organ failure, and can lead to death Discovered in 1976 The latest outbreak 549 cases and 326 deaths plus 82 cases under investigation Richard
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Ebola Last Outbreak happened in The Democratic Republic of Congo
Avoid Outbreak locations and avoid physical contact Richard
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Malaria Malaria can be a fatal disease caused by mosquito bites
RF Malaria Malaria can be a fatal disease caused by mosquito bites In ,000 people died from malaria 3.2 billion lives in risky areas of malaria
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Malaria Malaria comes from South Africa
RF Malaria Malaria comes from South Africa Young children and pregnant women are most vulnerable Many medicines are used to help treat Malaria
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Zika Zika is spread through mosquito bites Can cause birth defects
RF Zika Zika is spread through mosquito bites Can cause birth defects No current cases of Zika in 2018 2 in 20 babies are confirmed with zika before birth
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Zika Zika is located from Africa and South America
RF Zika Zika is located from Africa and South America Avoid Mosquito bites When Traveling avoid areas of outbreaks
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When was the CDC founded?
1776 1861 1946 1929
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What should you not take antibiotics for?
Common Cold Viral Infections A cough Malaria
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Richard ABC When was Ebola discovered? 1975 1976 1983 2010
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Richard ABC In 2011 how many people died from measles? 158,000 200,000
245,675 670,000
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Where are most Zika outbreaks Located?
RF Ryan ABC Where are most Zika outbreaks Located? United States Great Britain Africa China
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Which disease do Mosquitos carry?
RF Ryan ABC Which disease do Mosquitos carry? Common Cold Cancer Bronchitis Malaria
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Overview The role of the WHO and the CDC
Preventing bacterial resistance Measles Ebola Malaria Zika
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