1. Common Infectious Diseases

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

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

4. 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

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

6. 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

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

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

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

10. 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

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

12. 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

13. 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

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

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

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

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

18. 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