Infectious Diseases Worksheet
Select two infectious diseases that have gained prominence in the United States in the past five years and complete the worksheet. Include references.
Disease description: Anthrax
Cause: Bacteria found in spores, food and animals
Mode of transmission: Direct contact, consumption, inhalation
Symptoms:fever, shivers & shakes, flu-like symptoms, pneumonia
Descriptive epidemiologic data (Person, place, or time): its a bacteria that is ingested or comes in contact with the human or animal
Demographic data on affected populations:anthrax is normally lethal although it can be addressed early on with some degree of effectiveness. It has a 97% morbidity rate if not caught in time.
Disease frequency: Anthrax has been around for centuries and outbreaks occur often throughout the world.
c. Geographic variation in rates of disease: although the majority of the time outbreaks happen in third world countries more often than not
d. Reasons for place variation: third world countries often do not have the medical facilities and resources that other countries do, and are more likely to come in contact with the bacteria
e. Cyclic fluctuations: there seems to be an ebb and flow to the disease, as once an outbreak occurs resources are rushed to the area, only to have the disease rear its ugly head in other areas.
f. Time trends: once infected, if the disease is not addressed right away, death will result the majority of the time within a few days.
g. Cohort effects: anthrax is lethal due to its virulence and components, once it...
Clustering: because the disease is transmitable through direct contact and ingestion, outbreaks occur where the bacteria can bide its time.
3. How data was used to evaluate disease at a population level: Outbreaks occur and are usually addressed in a geographical manner, tracked through data that shows the origin and how it is transmitted.
4. Recommendations for health care planning in terms of resources for prevention and care: recommendations include ongoing research to develop more effective antibiotics, and to find a cure. An improved tracking and diagnosis system that can be effectively and efficiently disseminated to poorer countries should also be highly considered.
Infectious Diseases Worksheet
Select two infectious diseases that have gained prominence in the United States in the past five years and complete the worksheet. Include references.
1. Disease description: staphylococcus
a. Cause: Bacteria
b. Mode of transmission: Direct contact
c. Symptoms: depends on the type of staph, but usually includes boils or furuncles, low blood pressure, fevers or chills and can result in swollen areas of the body that are red and irritated.
2. Descriptive epidemiologic data (Person, place, or time): staphylococcus is constantly present and can be contacted through touch or picking up infected environments. The bacteria can live for a days, weeks or months depending on the environment.
a. Demographic data on affected populations: staphylococcus is worldwide and surprisingly…
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