What disease infects the nervous systems and salivary glands?
Rabies
Worldwide, dogs are the most common carriers.
How is rabies primarily transmitted?
Animal bite where saliva is transferred to open wound
Vector transmission is a key method of rabies spread.
What are the symptoms of rabies?
- Frothing at mouth
- Hydrophobia
- Headache
- Fever
- Nausea
Symptoms appear after infection and can be severe.
What is the treatment for rabies?
Vaccine, but prior to symptoms nothing
Jeanna Geise was the first to survive rabies without vaccine treatment.
What does polio infect?
Brain and spinal cord
Polio can lead to severe paralysis.
How is polio transmitted?
Vehicle borne transmission by water or food
Humans are the only known reservoir of polio.
What are the symptoms of polio?
- Paralysis
- Fever
- Back pain
- Muscle spasms
Symptoms can vary in severity.
What are the two types of vaccines for polio?
- Salk (dead virus)
- Sabin (weakened, but live virus)
There is a rare risk of disease from the vaccine.
What virus infects various areas involving the nervous system?
West Nile Virus
It is transmitted by mosquitoes.
What are the symptoms of West Nile Virus?
- Malaise (discomfort)
- Loss of appetite
- Eye pain
- Vomiting
Few patients develop paralysis or inflammation of the brain.
What is the treatment for West Nile Virus?
- IV fluids
- Rest
- Respirator in extreme cases
Most infections are mild.
What is hepatitis?
Inflammation of the liver
There are several types of hepatitis with different transmission methods.
What is the most common type of hepatitis and how is it transmitted?
Type A, transmitted via fecal-oral route
It does not cause chronic sickness.
What are the symptoms of hepatitis?
- Jaundice
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Lack of appetite
Symptoms can vary in severity.
What is the treatment for hepatitis A and B?
Vaccine as preventative
There is no cure for hepatitis.
What virus is transmitted by rodent feces or urine?
Hantavirus
It is a cardiovascular virus.
What are the symptoms of hantavirus?
- Trouble breathing
- Flu-like symptoms
- Severe irritation of the lungs
Symptoms worsen over time.
What is the mortality rate of the worst strain of hantavirus?
70%
This strain was first found in the Four Corners region of the U.S.
What disease is transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito?
Dengue Fever
It is also known as breakbone fever.
What are the symptoms of dengue fever?
- Fever
- Severe joint and muscle pain
- Rash
- Eye pain
It can lead to internal hemorrhaging.
What is the transmission method for smallpox?
Airborne or direct transmission
Smallpox was the first disease to have a vaccine.
What are the symptoms of smallpox?
- Severe rash
- Infects internal organs first
It has a 20% mortality rate and scars horribly.
What is the transmission method for measles?
Airborne or direct transmission
Measles has a high transmission rate.
What vaccine can prevent measles?
MMR vaccine
Measles can be deadly in infants and the elderly.
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