Infectious diseases

Question 1

Influenza

(origins, how its communicable, PPE, examples)

Answer 1

origin; animal respiratory disease mutated to affect humans

communication; direct contact with nasal secretion and aerosolized droplets from coughing/sneezing

examples; H1N1, MERS

PPE; N95 mask, eye protection, glove protection, vaccination

Question 2

Herpes

(what is is, how it communicates, PPE)

Answer 2

80% of people who have it dont show symptoms, causes blisters (vesicles) on lips or genitals

spreads with close personal contact

standard precautions are sufficient to avoid spread

Question 3

HIV

(how often are EMTs exposed? What does it do? PPE?

Answer 3

EMTs are exposed REGULARLY

it is the onset of AIDs

PPE is gloves, eyewear, take care of glassware and needles, they can transmit via penetrations