by: Franz
Preventive Aspect
I. Health Education
Educate the family and the client with respect to:
Availability and importance of prophylactic immunization
Manner in which infectious illness are spread and methods in avoiding the spread
Importance on seeking medical advice in any sign of health problems
Importance of environmental cleanliness and personal hygiene
Means of preventing contamination of food and water supply
II. Immunization [...]
Written on December 16, 2008 | Posted in
Communicable Diseases
Definition:
An Acute highly communicable infection characterized by fever, rashes and symptoms referable to upper respiratory tract; the eruption is preceded by about 2 days or coryza, during which stage grayish pecks (Koplik spots) may be found on the inner surface of the cheeks. A morbilliform rash appears on the 3rd or 4th day affecting face, [...]
Written on August 7, 2008 | Posted in
Communicable Diseases
Definition:
Is an infectious and highly communicable disease characterized by marked symptom during the prodromal period and appearance of the skin eruption which progresses through the stages of macule, papule, vesicle, pustule and crust to end putting sear formation.
ETIOLOGY AND EPIDEMIOLOGY:
Variola Virus - is a large virus measuring about 200mm in diameter, which contain a [...]
Written on August 1, 2008 | Posted in
Communicable Diseases
