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THE DISEASES THAT CAUSED BPANDEMICS
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ASIAN FLU
Definition-a form of epidemic influenza caused by a
virus believed to have been carried from Asia in the la
1950s.
Symptoms
: cough
Fever
sore throat
muscle aches
Treatment: Rest
drinking plenty of fluids
combined with propernutrition
medications to help treat
fever and pain such as
aspirin and paracetamol
(aspirin should not be
taken by children under the
age of 16) Antibiotics
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SARSDefinition
Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a viral respiratory illness in huma
coronavirus, called SARS-associated coronavirus (SARS-CoV). SARS was first
Asia in February 2003. The illness spread to more than two dozen countries in
South America, Europe, and Asia before the SARS global outbreak of 2003 was
SymptomsInitial symptoms are flu-like and may include
fever, myalgia, lethargy symptoms, cough, sore
throat and other nonspecific symptoms. Theonly symptom common to all patients appears
to be a fever above 38 C (100 F). Shortness of
breath may occur later. The patient has
symptoms as with a cold in the first stage, but
later on they resemble influenza.
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TreatmentTreatment of SARS so far has been largely
supportive with antipyretics, supplemental oxygen
and ventilation support as needed.
Suspected cases of SARS must be isolated,
preferably in negative pressure rooms, with
complete barrier nursing precautions taken for anynecessary contact with these patients.
PreventionThe World Health Organization (WHO) set up a network for doctors and researchSARS, consisting of a secure web site to study chest X-rays and a teleconference
Attempts were made to control further SARS infection through the use of quarant
were under quarantine in Hong Kong, while in Singapore and Taiwan, 977 and 11
quarantined, respectively. Canada also put thousands of people under quarantine
schools were closed for 10 days and in Hong Kong they were closed until 21 Apri
spread of SARS.
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HONG KONG FLU
Definition:A pandemic of influenza A (H3N2) in 1968-69.
This virus was first detected in Hong Kong in
early 1968 and spread to the United States later
that year. where it caused about 34,000 deaths,
making it the mildest pandemic in the 20thcentury. Also known as Hong Kong influenza.
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SYMPTOM:
Like most strains of influenza, the Hong Kong flu is frequently confu
the common cold until the symptoms worsen or last longer than a w
most common symptoms are high fever, joint pain, runny nose, sev
cough, lack of energy, and eye irritation. The symptoms usually rea
of severity that will cause you to become bed ridden for up to two w
Prevention/Solution
The most effective way to avoid becoming infected is to stay awa
schools or other places with large gatherings of people duringoutbreaks. You can also get a vaccination from your physician du
the beginning of flu season. If you do become infected it is impor
that you always cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough as
virus is spread between humans through particles called aerosol
are expelled through your mouth and nose.
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Considerations
The Hong Kong Flu can be just as deadly
as any other strain of influenza. The
Center For Disease Control estimates
that about 36,000 people a year die from
influenza. Hong Kong flu is also highly
contagious so you should remain at home
if you become infected. It is more likely to
both infect and cause death in the elderly,
children, or people with chronic illness.
Because the Hong Kong Flu is a virus it
cannot be treated by antibiotics.
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NEW DISEASE H7N9DEFINITION
H7N9 is a subtype of the species Influenza virus A (avian influ
or bird flu virus).
China reported three cases of people infected by H7N9 virus on
2013.Two men ages 27 and 87 were reported to have died of H7N9
Shanghai on April 2, 2013. According to the World Health Organiz
there was no evidence of human-to-human transmission.
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health received notification from the National Health and Family Planning
(the Commission) on March 31, 2013 concerning three confirmed
cases of influenza A (H7N9).
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SymptomsSymptoms that are like human flu, such as fever, cough,
throat and muscle aches, conjunctivitis, pneumonia and o
severe respiratory diseases.
PreventionNo definitive vaccine against the viral threat is
available, because no one knows the precise
shape that it will take after mutating to the feared
highly contagious form. Therefore the only
prevention is to avoid going to outbreak area or
come in contact with poultry as it is one of the
new strain of bird flu.
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