Lassa fever Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

I. Introduction to Killer Viruses A. Definition and characteristics of viruses B. Understanding the concept of "killer viruses" C. Historical examples of deadly viral outbreaks II. Epidemiology of Killer Viruses A. Introduction to epidemiology and its relevance to viral diseases B. Factors influencing the spread and transmission of killer viruses C. Analysis of global trends in viral outbreaks III. Key Killer Viruses A. Influenza viruses 1. Types and subtypes of influenza viruses...

Infectious disease: Worms and protozoans, Neglected Tropical diseases - answer-April 4 Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) - answer-A number of NTDs are caused by worms and protozoa • NTDs: substantial morbidity & mortality • typically persist only in the poorest, most marginalized communities and conflict areas • Social stigma & disability • Lost income • Children kept out of school • Reduced ability to care for family • All low-income countries are affected by at ...

NCSBN – Lesson 2: Safety and Infection Control Study Guide Safety The goal of the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) project is to prepare future nurses who will have the knowledge, skills and attitudes (KSAs) necessary to minimize the risk of harm to patients and providers through both system effectiveness and individual performance. This includes knowing what knowledge and actions help promote fire, electrical and radiation safety. • Fire Safety o Location of fire alarms ...

NCSBN – Lesson 2: Safety and Infection Control Study Guide Safety The goal of the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) project is to prepare future nurses who will have the knowledge, skills and attitudes (KSAs) necessary to minimize the risk of harm to patients and providers through both system effectiveness and individual performance. This includes knowing what knowledge and actions help promote fire, electrical and radiation safety. • Fire Safety o Location of fire alarms ...

This module is for you if want to know more about infectious diseases, outbreak investigation, surveillance, WASH strategy, mass drug administration, etc.

Mass Casualty Natural Disaster What to do • Chapter Outline • Principles of Triage • Chemical, Biological, Radiologic, Nuclear, Explosives, and Environmental Incidents • Chemical Disasters • Biological Disasters • Nuclear and Radiologic Disasters • Improvised Nuclear Devices • Radiologic Dispersal Devices (Dirty Bombs) • Occupational Accidents and Radiologic Exposure Devices • Natural Disasters • Hurricanes • Tornadoes • Earthquakes • Tsunamis • Terrorism • Prepa...

Infection Control Standard precautions Because not all sources of infection can be recognized, standard precautions must be followed at all times and with every patient. Transmission-based pr ecautions Airborne precautions Droplet precautions Diseases requiring airborne precautions Contact precautions Reportable diseases Diseases requiring droplet precautions Invasive Haemophilus influenzae type b disease, including epiglottitis, meningitis, pneumonia, and sepsis Invasive Neisseria meningitidis ...

MHA 630 Week 5 DQ 1 Nigeria Health Care System MHA 630 Week 5 DQ 2 Ghana Health Care System MHA 630 Week 5 DQ 1 Nigeria Health Care System Nigeria: Health Care System. Nigeria gained independence from the United Kingdom on October 1, 1960. It is comprised of 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Nigeria is home to approximately 380 different ethnic groups with 42 percent of the population residing in urban areas. Like the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria experienced a period...