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Infectious diseases

Head Lice

Virus, Bacteria, Fungi or Parasite

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{ Causes: caused by tiny wingless parasitic

insect that lives among human hairs and feeds on tiny amounts of blood drawn from the scalp

Symptoms: The lice tend to bite the scalp which leads to scratching, itching and small red bumps. Excessive scratching can lead to bacterial infections

Transmission: Lice are considered contagious and can spread quickly from person to person

Treatments: Medicated shampoos, cream rinse or lotion. Sometimes oral medications are used too

Preventive measure: Refrain from sharing clothing, bed linens, combs, brushes and hats. Children tend be more susceptible

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Head Lice

Classification: Parasite

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RINGWORM


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{ Symptoms: scaly, crusted rash

that appears round and results in red patches on the skin

Transmission: Can be spread by humans, animals and soil. Contagious

Treatments: Antifungal medications

Risk factors: Communal showers, locker rooms. Warm moist areas. Sharing personal care items. Pets with ringworm symptoms

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RINGWORM

Classification: Fungus

Intestinal Microflora


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{ Prevents infection by interfering with pathogens in the stomach. These bacteria help with metabolic processes in the digestive tract. CORRECT

Intestinal Microflora

Classification: Bacteria

STREP THROAT


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{ Symptoms: headache, abdominal

pain, nausea and vomiting, general discomfort, loss of appetite, small punctuate red spots on the soft or hard palate (the roof of the mouth), skin rash(scarlet fever)

Transmission: Contagious

Treatments: antibiotics

Preventive measure: minimize the spread of the illness to others.

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Strep Throat


Streptococcus Pyogenes

Staph


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{ Symptoms: collection of pus in the

form of a boil, abscess or furuncle. This area is tender or painful and can be reddened and swollen

Spread by: contagious until the disease disappears

Treatments: oral or antibiotic ointment, abscesses are drained

Preventive measure: careful attention to food preparation, changing tampons every four to eight hours and proper hygiene when aiding for skin wounds

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Staph


Staphylococcus Aureus

STREPTOCOCCUS THERMOPHILUS


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{ This is a probiotic that can be found in the colon. Can improve digestion, enhance immunity, decrease chance of kidney stones and increase HDL (good cholesterol)

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Streptococcus Thermophilus


ANTHRAX


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{ Causes: people get infected when

the spores get into the body and become activated

Symptoms: depends on the type of infection, fever and chills, cough sore throat, body aches and hoarseness. Sweats, diarrhea swelling around the sore, nausea

Transmission: not contagious

Treatments: antibiotics and antitoxin

Preventive measure: refrain from eating raw or undercooked meat, injecting heroin

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Anthrax


Bacillus Anthracis

PLAGUE


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{ Causes: Rodents carrying fleas that

have the disease

Symptoms: Bubonic- fever, headache, chills

and swollen lymph nodes(buboes)

Septicemic- fever, chills, extreme weakness, shock, bleeding in skin and tissues become black and die

Pneumonic- fever, headache and rapid pneumonia development

Transmission: Rodent fleas, contaminated fluid or tissue and infectious droplets

Treatments: antibiotics

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Plague


Yersinia Pestis

STAPHYLOCOCCUS


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{ Some versions of staph are actually beneficial to the human body by helping keep in check inflammation triggered by injury and unwanted bacteria.

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Staphylococcus


PINK EYE


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{ Classification: Virus and Bacteria

depending on the type

Symptoms: Pink or red color in the white of the eye, crusting of eyelids or lashes, discharge of pus, especially yellow-green and sensitivity to bright light

Treatments: viral infections don’t require treatment. Bacterial infections require antibiotics

Preventive measures: wash hands often and avoid touching or rubbing your eyes

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Pink Eye

Classification: Virus or Bacteria depending on the type of infection

COMMON COLD


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{ Causes: Over 200 viruses can cause

the common cold

Symptoms: Sneezing, stuffy or runny nose, sore throat, coughing, watery eyes, mild headache and mild body aches

Treatments: generally cured on its own

Preventive measures: practice good hand hygiene, avoid close contact with people who have colds or other upper respiratory infections

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Common Cold

Classification: Virus

Molluscum Contagiosum


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{ Caused by: a virus of the same name

that is part of the small pox virus family.

Symptoms: papules that are itchy and painless. The papules contain a hard white center and are flesh colored

Transmission: contagious, sexual contact, direct contact and scratching and rubbing

Treatments: surgical removal, wart medications , scraping, freezing or no treatment at all

Preventive measures: avoid direct contact with anyone you think may have the condition, treat underlying eczema and practice safe sexual contact.

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Molluscum Contagiosum


INFLUENZA


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{ Causes: various strands of influenza

viruses

Symptoms: Fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches, fatigue (tiredness), some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults.

Transmission: person to person and contagious

Treatments: antiviral drugs

Preventive measures: Getting the vaccine

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Influenza


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PROBIOTICS


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{ Living bacteria and yeasts

that are good for your health.

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Probiotics

Classification: Bacteria/Fungi

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