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what causes Strep Throat

Streptococcus pyogenes

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what are the major symptoms of Strep Throat

purulent abscessescovering tonsils

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what type of pathogen is Strep Throat

Bacteria (Gram +)

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what is the mode of transmission of Strep Throat

Respiratory droplets

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what is the key association of Strep Throat

1 cause of

pharyngitis; may
progress to scarlet or rheumatic fever; Mostcommon in children
ages 5-15

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what are the major symptoms of Scarlet Fever

strawberry red tongue

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what causes Scarlet Fever

Streptococcus pyogenes

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what type of pathogen is Scarlet Fever

Bacteria (Gram +)

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what is the mode of transmission of Scarlet Fever

Respiratory droplets

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what is another name for Scarlet Fever

aka Scarletina

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what is the major symptoms of Diphtheria

pseudomembrane

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what is the cause of Diphtheria

Corynebacterium diphtheria

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what type of pathogen is Diphtheria

Bacteria (Gram +)

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what is the mode of transmission of Diphtheria

person to person via

respiratory droplets or skin contact

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what are the key association of Diphtheria

characteristic palisade arrangement

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what are the major symptoms of Sinusitis

Pain and pressure of the affected sinus

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what is the mode of transmission for Sinusitis

Bacteria in the pharynx spread to the sinuses via the throat

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what is the major symptoms for Sinusitis

Pain and pressure ofthe affected sinus

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what is the most common Sinusitis

Moraxella catarrhalis

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what type of pathogen is Sinusitis

Bacteria

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what is the mode of transmission for Sinusitis

Bacteria in the pharynx spread to the sinuses

via the throat

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what are the major symptoms for Otitis Media

Pain in the ears

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what is the most common form of Otitis Media

Streptococcus pneumoniae

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what type of pathogen is Otitis Media

Bacteria

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what are the major symptoms of Pneumococcal Pneumonia

rust-colored sputum; consolidation

what is the causative organism for Pneumococcal Pneumonia

Streptococcus pneumoniae

what type of pathogen is Pneumococcal Pneumonia

Bacteria

what is the mode of transmission of Pneumococcal Pneumonia

Inhalation of bacteria

what is another name for Pneumococcal Pneumonia

Typical Pnuemonia

what is another name for Mycoplasmal Pnemonia

Pnuemonia or "Walking pneumonia"

what are the major symptoms for Klebsiella Pneumonia

“currant jelly sputum”

what type of pathogen is Klebsiella Pneumonia

Bacteria

who is at the highest risk for Klebsiella Pneumonia

Immuno-compromisedindividuals at greatest risk

what is Barbers favorite disease

Ornithosis

what are are major symptoms of Ornithosis

Flu-like symptomswithin 10 days of exposure

what is the mode of transmission for Ornithosis

direct beak-to-mouth contact

what is another name for Ornithosis

Psittacosis

what are the major symptoms for Legionnaires’ Disease

Fever, chills, nonproductive cough, headache, pneumonia

what is the mode of transmission for Legionnaires’ Disease

Inhale bacteria in aerosols from watersources

what else does Legionnaires’ Disease cause

Pontiac fever

what are the major symptoms for primary Tuberculosis

tubercles, Ghon's complex, caseous necrosis;

what is the mode of transportation of symptoms of Tuberculosis

Respiratory droplets

who is the most likely to get primary Tuberculosis

kids

who is most likely to die from Tuberculosis

people with the "HIV"

what is the major symptom for Pertussis

paroxysmal = “Whooping" sound

what is another name for Pertussis

Whooping Cough

what is the mode of transmission for Pertussis

Inhalation - highly contagious

who is the most likely to get Pertussis

most cases of disease are in children; | reemerging disease

what is the major symptoms for Epiglottitis

tripod position

what is the causative organism for Epiglottitis

Haemophilus influenzae b

what kinda organism is Epiglottitis

Bacteria (Gram -)

what is the mode of transmission of Epiglottitis

Person to person, direct contact or droplet inhalation

what is the key association of Epiglottitis

Epiglottitis is a medical emergency requiring immediate medical help

what are the major symptoms for Inhalational Anthrax

Cold or flu symtpoms, then high fever, difficulty breathing, severe coughing, lethargy, shock, and death

what kinda organism is Inhalational Anthrax

Bacteria (Gram -

what is the key association of Inhalational Anthrax

Rare in humans, but increased risk due to bioterrorism; Cat A Bioterrorist threat

what is influenza

the flu

what can treat influenza

Antiviral medication must be administered within first 48 h of infection

what is yeah did the swine flu happen and what is it called

2009 and it is called H1N1

what is the key association of bronchitis

90% of cases are viral; 10% of cases are bacterial

what is the major symptoms of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

High fever, shortness of breath, and difficulty breathing, cough, pneumonia

what is the causative organism of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

Coronavirus

what is the mode of Severe Acute Respiratory | Syndrome

Transmitted via large droplets from the upper respiratory tract

what is another name for Severe Acute Respiratory | Syndrome

SARS

what is the major symptoms of Bronchiolitis

Can be fatal: bluish skin, intercostal retractions, nasal flaring, rapid breathing

what is the causative organisms of Bronchiolitis

RSV- Respiratory syncytial virus

what is the mode of transmission of Bronchiolitis

Transmission occurs via fomites, hands, and | respiratory droplets

what is the most common childhood respiratory disease

RSV - Respiratory syncytial virus

what is the major symptoms of Croup

“seal-bark” cough

what is the causative organism for Croup

Parainfluenza virus

who is most likely to get Croup

Children

what is the second most common cause of lower respiratory infection in young children

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV)

what is the major symptoms of Coccidioidomycosis

spherules in the lungs

what is another name for Coccidioidomycosis

San Joaquin valley fever

what can serve as a vehicle for Coccidioidomycosis

Native American pots and blankets

what is another name for Pulmonary Blastomycosis

Gilchrist's disease;

what do you need to know about Pulmonary Blastomycosis

emerging disease

what is the most common fungal infection in humans

Histoplasmosis

what are the major symptoms for Histoplasmosis

95% asymptomatic | often find "granuloma" on chest x-ray

what is another name for Histoplasmosis

Ohio River Valley disease

what is the mode of transgression for Histoplasmosis

Humans inhale airborne spores from the soil

what is a Common opportunistic fungal infection in AIDS patients

Pneumocystis Pneumonia (PCP)

what is the major symptom for Aspergillosis

Most commonly causes only allergies

what is the key association for Aspergillosis

emerging disease

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