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You may have noticed that we talk a lot about infectious diseases and outbreak preparedness. So what does the word “preparedness” actually mean? The Oxford dictionary definition: pre·par·ed·ness/prəˈper(ə)dnəs/nouna state of readiness, especially for war Infectious disease outbreaks are not the same as war, but you get the idea. Preparedness is like insurance. It’s an investment […]
This serious intestinal infection can kill within hours if not treated NameCholera Transmission GeographyWorldwide, especially Africa, Southeast Asia, and Haiti Incubation PeriodLess than 1 day – 5 days Signs and Symptoms Approximately 80% of infected people do not have symptoms, but the bacteria live in their feces for 1-10 days after infection, leaving the potential […]
Leptospirosis is most commonly found in rodent urine and can cause a range of issues from mild flu-like symptoms to severe organ failure NameLeptospirosis Transmission GeographyWorldwide, but leptospirosis is more common in temperate or tropical climates Incubation Period2 – 26 days (average of 10 days) Signs and Symptoms Rarely a severe form of the disease […]
This common virus mostly affects children under age 5 NameHand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) Transmission GeographyWorldwide, but outbreaks have become increasingly more common in Asia Incubation Period3 – 7 days Signs and Symptoms DiagnosisLaboratory testing of throat or feces samples Treatment Prognosis Prevention: What Can You Do? Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease In the […]
This highly contagious disease has been used as a biological weapon NameAnthrax Transmission GeographyWorldwide, especially central and South America, sub-Saharan Africa, central and southwestern Asia, southern and eastern Europe, and the Caribbean Incubation Period The incubation period varies from 1 day to 60 days depending on the circumstances, for example: Signs and Symptoms Symptoms depend […]
This disease kills more people than AIDS, tuberculosis, or malaria each year Photo Credits: Washington.edu, FDA.gov NameViral hepatitis Transmission Geography Incubation Period Signs and Symptoms Hepatitis B Hepatitis C Diagnosis Treatment Hepatitis B Hepatitis C Prognosis Hepatitis B Hepatitis C Prevention: What Can You Do? Viral Hepatitis In the News Sources:https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/http://www.who.int/hepatitis/en/
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