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THE BASICS OF
INFECTION
CARDINAL SIGNS OF INFECTION
– Fever
– Pain
– Redness
– Swelling
– Interference of normal function
Infectious
Agent
Mode of
Transmission
Primary Disease Transmission
(Modes of Transmission)
MRSA/MDRO, Polio,
wounds with drainage, etc.
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Microbiology Basics
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Infection can happen
anywhere, when a host is
vulnerable and has weak
immune defenses, infection
may easily set in.
FACTS: The Infection
• Invasion, colonization and
multiplication of bacteria inside the host
• Colonization (no interaction w/ host; no S/Sx)
• Injurious contamination of the body or
part of the body by pathogenic agents,
such as fungi bacteria, protozoa or
viruses, or by the toxins that these
agents may produce.
• Extent: May be local or generalized
• Once the infectious agent enters the
host and begins to proliferate, the
defense mechanisms of the body react
to the infection.
Infection can happen within the hospital.
Before, its Nosocomial; Now its HAI
• Some Common/ Frequently
occurring HAI:
Patient Patient
needs these? needs these?
YES NO
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FREQUENCY OF CHANGING SUPPLIES AND
Changing OF IV SITE
RECOMMENDATIONS (CDC) AND
EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICES
• Prevention of Catheter Associated UTI (CAUTI)
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ROLE OF NURSES:
Clinical Eye / Assessment is the key!
• History of current infection
• History of fever (onset and pattern)
• Systematic and sign/symptom based
• Any presence of swelling/rashes/ discharges
• Vaccination history and Medications taken
• Exposure to diseases/ infected person
• Insect or animal bites
• Last chronic antibiotic use
• Previous diseases and hospitalization
• Sexual history and social history (work)
• Travel history and/or prophylaxis taken
Infection can happen
anywhere, when a host is
vulnerable and has weak
immune defenses, infection
may easily set in.
Review: Epidemiology and
Communicable Diseases of
Public Health Importance
• The study of distribution
of disease or physiologic condition
among human populations and
the factors affecting such
distribution.
• The study of the occurrence and
distribution of health conditions
such as disease, death,
deformities or disabilities on
human populations
Patterns of disease
occurrence
• Endemic: The habitual presence
of a disease within a given
geographic area; may also refer to
the usual prevalence of a given
disease within such an area.
• Epidemic: The occurrence in a
community or region of a group of
illnesses of similar nature, clearly
in excess of normal expectancy.
Patterns of disease occurrence
Outbreaks Malaria
Clusters of Diseases Non-neonatal Tetanus
Unusual Diseases or threats (e.g. Zika) Pertussis
Typhoid & paratyphoid fever
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EXPANDED PROGRAM OF
IMMUNIZATION
Introduction to New Vaccines
• Six vaccine-preventable diseases
were initially included in the EPI:
tuberculosis, poliomyelitis,
diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and
measles.
• In 2012, Rotavirus and
Pneumococcal vaccines was be
introduced.
• Other new vaccines: Japanese
Encephalitis and Pneumococcal
Conjugate Vaccines
EPI 2019 Update from
DOH-PMA and PISMD
• The schedule contains total 13
vaccinations children need from age
0 to 18 yrs. Including new inclusions
• It also covers new and recently
added vaccines that can protect
children from h. influenzae type B,
pneumococcal infections,
rotavirus infections, influenza,
Japanese encephalitis, and
human papillomavirus (HPV).
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Routine EPI for Infants
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Tetanus Toxoid for
Pregnant Women
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Catch-up Immunization Schedules
GENERAL RULES AND SAFETY
METHODS
• Employ standard (universal) precautions
in handling blood and body fluid, safe use
& disposal of sharps, and comply with
hand disinfection.
• Handwashing / hand hygiene and
disinfection remain the major measures to
prevent lab acquired infection.
• All specimens must be treated as
infectious, hence leaking or contaminated
samples and requests forms must be
rejected (hospital or community setting).42
THINGS TO REMEMBER
• STANDARD / UNIVERSAL PRECAUTION
• Used on foreseen risks, unknown cases
through the proper use of PPE, Hand
Hygiene, Waste Segregation, Sharps safety,
Environmental cleaning
WASH HANDS!
1.before touching a
patient,
2.before clean/aseptic
procedures,
3.after body fluid
exposure/risk,
4.after touching a
patient
5.after touching
patient surroundings.
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2.Patient Placement
– A private room is important to
prevent direct- or indirect-contact
transmission when the source patient
has poor hygienic habits,
contaminates the environment, or
cannot be expected to assist in
maintaining infection control
precautions to limit transmission of
microorganisms.
– In the wards, cohorting is used to
prevent cross contamination among
‘clean’ and ‘dirty’ cases. Patients
infected by the same microorganism
usually can share a room
• SOUCE ISOLATION - to prevent
infected patients from infecting
others (manual exclusion of infected
patient)
• REVERSE ISOLATION – to prevent
susceptible patients from being
infected.
• The methods of physical protection
are:
• Barrier nursing (strict contact
precaution)
• Segregation into single rooms and/or
cohorting
• Mechanical ventilation (removing
bacteria from the patient’s room and
by excluding bacteria present in the
outside air from the room.)
NEGATIVE: to allow air to flow into the isolation room (airborne)
but not escape from the room, as air will naturally flow from areas
with higher pressure to areas with lower pressure.
POSITIVE: for patients with compromised immune
systems. Air will flow out of the room instead of in, so
that any airborne microorganisms (e.g., bacteria) that
may infect the patient are kept away (OR, CSSR).
3.Transport of Infected
Patients
– Limiting the movement and
transport of patients infected
with virulent or
epidemiologically important
microorganisms
4.Effective use of PPE
– Using medically approved face
masks, Respiratory Protection
(N95 or higher, HEPA filter
masks) , Eye Protection, Face
Shields, gowns, boots and other
apparel.
Let’s focus on the relevant, and
common infections in the
country. Can you give
examples?
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Influenza Sore Eyes Pneumonia
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NURSING DIAGNOSIS
PNEUMONIA PTB
• Ineffective Airway • Ineffective Airway
Clearance r/t Tracheal Clearance r/t Thick,
bronchial viscous, or bloody
inflammation, edema secretions
formation, increased • Risk for Infection r/t
sputum production Inadequate primary
• Impaired Gas defenses, decreased
Exchange r/t Alveolar- ciliary action/stasis of
capillary membrane secretions
changes • Imbalanced Nutrition:
(inflammatory effects) Less Than Body
• Hyperthermia requirements r/t fatigue
PTB Phases or Disease Process
1. Inhalation. TB begins when a
susceptible person inhales
mycobacteria and becomes infected.
2. Transmission. The bacteria are
transmitted through the airways to
the alveoli, and are also transported
via lymph system and bloodstream
to other parts of the body.
3. Defense. The body’s immune
system responds by initiating an
inflammatory reaction and
phagocytes engulf many of the
bacteria. 58
PTB Phases or Disease Process
4. Protection. Granulomas new
tissue masses of live and dead
bacilli, ate surrounded by
macrophages, which form a
protective wall.
5. Ghon’s tubercle. They are then
transformed to a fibrous tissue
mass, the central portion of
which is called a Ghon tubercle.
6. Scarring. The bacteria and
macrophages turns into a cheesy
mass that may become calcified
and form a collagenous scar. 59
PTB Phases or Disease Process
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Treatment of Pulmonary TB
• Pulmonary tuberculosis is treated
primarily with antituberculosis agents
for 6 to 12 months.
• First line treatment. First-line
agents for the treatment of
tuberculosis are isoniazid
(INH), rifampin (RIF), ethambutol (
EMB), and pyrazinamide.
• Active TB. For most adults with active
TB, the recommended dosing includes
the administration of all four drugs
daily for 2 months, followed by 4
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months of INH and RIF.
Treatment of Pulmonary TB
• Active TB. For most adults with active
TB, the recommended dosing includes
the administration of all four drugs
daily for 2 months, followed by 4
months of INH and RIF.
• Latent (dormant) TB. Latent TB is
usually treated daily for 9 months.
• Treatment guidelines--
Recommended treatment guidelines
for newly diagnosed cases of
pulmonary TB have two parts: an
initial treatment phase and a
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continuation phase.
Treatment of Pulmonary TB
• Initial phase. The initial phase
consists of a multiple-medication
regimen of
INH, rifampin, pyrazinamide,
and ethambutol and lasts for 8 weeks.
• Continuation phase. The continuation
phase of treatment include INH
and rifampin or INH and rifapentine,
and lasts for an additional 4 or 7
months.
• Prophylactic isoniazid. Prophylactic
INH treatment involves taking daily
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doses for 6 to 12 months.
MDR-TB and XDR-TB
• Extensively drug
resistant TB (XDR TB) is a rare
type of MDR TB that is resistant to
isoniazid and rifampin, plus any
fluoroquinolone and at least one of
three injectable IV/IM second-line
drugs (i.e., - amikacin,
kanamycin, or capreomycin)
• Only treated in DOH certified PMDT
treatment hubs usually in tertiary
hospitals) by a dedicated RN and MD
Relationship goals:
TB and HIV
• Per CDC, People living with HIV are more
likely than others to become sick with TB.
Worldwide, TB is one of the leading
causes of death among PLHIV.
• PLHIV or newly Dx HIV cases are to be
tested for PTB mandatorily (CXR, AFB)
• HACT prophylaxis includes AZT + INH
• A person who has both HIV infection and
TB disease has an AIDS-defining
condition together with correlated CD4
Simple Formulas applied in
empiric clinical practice
• PNM + HIV reactive test = AIDS
• PNM + HIV non-reactive test = PNM
• TB + HIV reactive test = AIDS
• TB + HIV non-reactive test = TB
2015 data
from WHO
and AIDS
research
organizations
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Review: Viral Hepatitis Strains
A B C D E G
HEPATITIS A HEPATITIS B
– Food-borne – Blood-borne
– Develops RUQ pain in – Develops RUQ pain
in the abdomen
the abdomen
– May or may not
– Jaundice (yellowish have Jaundice)
discoloration of the skin – Loss of appetite,
and sclera-eyes) weight loss, fatigue
– Loss of appetite, weight – May have
loss, fatigue abdominal
enlargement.
– Transmitted via saliva or – Transmitted only
sharing utensils, or thru blood, and can
contaminated food. be passed when you
are exposed.
– Incubation: 15-50 days
– Incubation: 45-160
days
NURSING DIAGNOSIS
HEPATITIS A HEPATITIS B
• Acute Pain r/t swelling of liver and portal vein
• Imbalanced Nutrition Less Than Body
Requirements r/t abdominal discomfort or
impaired food absorption and metabolism
• Ineffective breathing pattern r/t intra-
abdominal fluid collections, ascites decreased
lung expansion
• Fatigue r/t chronic inflammatory process
• Risk for the transmission of infection r/t
infectious nature of the virus agent
Types of Viral Hepatitis (How many?)
A B C
Source Feces Blood, body Blood, body fluids
fluids
MOT Fecal- Childbirth, Needles,
Oral needles, blood transfusion
sex, BT (sex, childbirth)
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Phases of DHF
• FEBRILE PHASE
– Sudden high grade fever lasting usually
2-7 days (can be with: skin erythema,
myalgia, flu-like Sx, sore throat, N/V,
conjunctival infection, headache)
– Its quite difficult to differ Dengue Fever
from non-dengue febrile cases in early
febrile phase, suggested: lab
correlation.
– Symptom detection is critical, likewise
early laboratory support especially
when supported with epidemic alerts.
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Phases of DHF
• CRITICAL (DHF) PHASE
– About 1/3 of Px with dengue develop DHF
marked by inc Hct (the %vol. of RBC)
– Occurs usually when fever subsides likely
around 37.5 0C to 38 0C or less- and
remains this plateau on Day 3 to Day 7
– The most common Sx is acute abdominal
pain in the advent of hypovolemic shock
– Untreated shock leads to metabolic
acidosis & hypoperfusion AEB inc Hct &
dec Plt
– Sx plasma leakage: dec WBC + dec Plt,
dec BP, lethargy, cyanosis, lasting for 84
24-48 Hrs
Phases of DHF
• RECOVERY PHASE
– When px survives 24-48 Hrs of critical
phase, recovery starts 48-72 Hrs.
– Some px experiences pruritus
– Bradycardia & ECG changes are common
due to vascular fluid reabsorption
– WBC and Plt start to rise and stabilize
– Even at this phase, watch out for
recurrence of: Abdominal pain, Bleeding,
rapid Temp fall – refer ASAP
– White islands in the sea of red may
occur - generalized confluent petechial
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rash which does not blanch upon pressure
NURSING DIAGNOSIS
DENGUE FEVER TYPHOID FEVER
• Hypovolemic shock • Acute pain related to
related to hemorrhage inflammation of the
• Deficient Fluid Volume r/t small intestine
increased capillary • Imbalanced Nutrition:
permeability, bleeding, Less than body
vomiting and fever.
requirements r/t
• Imbalanced Nutrition: nausea, vomiting and
Less than body
no appetite
requirements r/t nausea,
vomiting • Deficient Fluid
• Risk for bleeding r/t Volume r/t vomiting,
thrombocytopenia LBM and fever
WHO grounds on DHF Immunization
• Dengvaxia® (CYD-TDV) developed by Sanofi
Pasteur was licensed in December 2015 and
has now been approved by regulatory
authorities in 20 countries for use in endemic
areas in persons from 9-45 years of age.
• The live attenuated vaccine CYD-TDV has
been shown in clinical trials to be efficacious
and safe in persons who have had a previous
dengue virus infection (seropositive
individuals), but carries an increased risk of
severe dengue in those who experience their
first natural dengue infection after vaccination
(seronegative individuals). 87
Q: Is Dengue preventable by vaccine?
• the Philippines start administering the
world's first dengue tetravalent vaccine
called “Dengvaxia” to high-risk
children led by DOH last Feb 11, 2016.
• Per DOH, Dengvaxia will help protect a
child against dengue caused by dengue
virus serotypes 1,2,3, and 4.
• The start: Children nine (9) years and
older enrolled in Grade IV for the school
year 2015-2016 in public schools in
Regions III, IV-a, and NCR will be
vaccinated. Other areas to follow.
1st Dengue Vaccine launched in PHL
At private clinics, each
anti-dengue
dose costs between P4,000
and P5,500. It is initially
given for FREE by DOH on
high risk areas only.
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MENINGOCOCCEMIA
by N. meningitidis
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RECURSIVE
• Confirmatory Test for Measles
• Serum IgG and IgM
• Confirmatory Test for HIV-AIDS
• Western Blot
• Confirmatory Test for Meningococcemia
• CSF Culture and Sensitivity
• 2 Correlated Confirmatory Tests for PTB
• Sputum AFB test with CXR
OTHER COMMON CD’s
Tetanus
• The tetanus bacteria are everywhere in the
environment and is commonly found in soil, dust
and manure (vector and fomites); and not
transmitted from human to human
• In unvaccinated individuals, tetanus is contracted
through a cut or deep wound which becomes
contaminated with the organism
• Tx: tetanus toxoid-containing vaccine and tetanus
immune globulin (TIG) or antitoxin
• A tetanus booster shot is recommended every 10
years after the completion of a 3-dose series
• Transmitted via vector (soil) = Contact precaution
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OTHER COMMON CD’s
Mumps
• a disease caused by a virus. You can catch
mumps through the air from an infected
person's cough or sneeze.
• Complication: inflammation of the brain and
tissues that cover the brain and spinal cord
(encephalitis/meningitis). Or, they may have
inflammation of the testicles, ovaries/breasts.
• Acetaminophen or ibuprofen can ease fever and
pain.; MMR vaccine recommended-- MMR shot at
12 through 15 months old range
• Airborne precaution needed (single room required)
OTHER COMMON CD’s
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
• a viral infection caused by a strain of Coxsackie
virus. It causes a blister-like rash, involves the
hands, feet and mouth. (Hand, foot & mouth
disease is different than foot-and-mouth
disease, which is an infection of cattle, pigs,
sheep, goats)
• occurs in children under 10 years of age, but
occasionally can occur in young adults.
• S/Sx: fever, poor appetite, runny nose and
sore throat at 5 days post exposure.
• Virus’ reservoir is stool; Contact Prec needed.
Common CD’s in Clinical &
Nursing Practice
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
• a viral infection caused by a strain of Coxsackie
virus. It causes a blister-like rash, involves the
hands, feet and mouth. (Hand, foot & mouth
disease is different than foot-and-mouth
disease, which is an infection of cattle, pigs,
sheep, goats)
• occurs in children under 10 years of age, but
occasionally can occur in young adults.
• S/Sx: fever, poor appetite, runny nose and
sore throat at 5 days post exposure.
• Virus’ reservoir is stool; Contact Prec needed.
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) has
no vaccine and is addressed on symptom-
based Tx (paracetamol, calamine, etc.)
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Common CD’s in Clinical &
Nursing Practice
MRSA
• Methicillin Resistant Staph aureus inf occur in
people who've been in hospitals or other health
care settings, such as nursing homes, etc.
• causes atypical skin infections
& sepsis to pneumonia to bloodstream inf.
• The affected area might be: Warm to the touch,
Full of pus / drainage, Px has fever
• Precaution: Standard, Contact, Strict hand hygiene
and proper waste disposal & body hygiene
• It's now resistant to
methicillin, amoxicillin, penicillin, oxacillin
• Tx: TMP-SMX (Bactrim), clindamycin, minocycline,
or doxycycline & at severe cases, DOC: Vancomycin
MRSA signs: There’s a development of a
serous, yellow-brown exudate, & dries into
a golden crust.
The bullae (filled with cloudy fluid) rupture and heal
with the formation of a honey-colored crust.
Common CD’s in Clinical &
Nursing Practice
MDRE (Multi Drug Resistant Enterococcus)
• Enterococci (normal flora in GIT) is a
leading causes of nosocomial bacteremia,
SSI and UTI and people who've been in
hospitals, and Healthcare setting.
• Commonly caused by Enterococcus faecalis
• Resistant to PenG, ampicillin
• Tx: gentamycin or streptomycin, with the
DOC as: vancomycin or ciprofloxacin
• Precaution: Standard, Contact, Strict hand
hygiene and proper waste disposal & body
hygiene
Common CD’s in Clinical &
Nursing Practice
Food-borne Infections
• These different diseases have many
different symptoms, so there is no specific
"syndrome“ (e.g. LBM, stomach pain, nausea,
fever, etc) that is foodborne illness.
• Common foodborne germs are:
– Campylobacter, Clostridium perfringens
– Escherichia coli, Salmonella, Shigella, Vibrio cholerae
• Raw foods of animal origin are the most
likely to be contaminated (eggs, milk, etc)
• Prevention: effective cooking, storing and
processing of food and proper hygiene
with HW adherence.
Common CD’s in Clinical &
Nursing Practice
Rabies Infection
• vaccine-preventable viral disease
that affects the CNS, particularly causing
inflammation in the brain.
• Incubation: typically 1–3 months, others <1
week to >1 year, dependent upon location
of rabies entry & rabies viral load.
• S/Sx: hyperactivity, excited behaviour,
hydrophobia
• MOT can also occur when infectious
material – usually saliva – comes into direct
contact with human mucosa
• The dog will die regardless of whether it bites someone or
not (re: fallacy on death of dogs dying after biting humans)
Common Parasitic Disorders
Pediculosis Scabies
• Lice infestation • Contagious mite
• Transmitted by infestation which
contact or sharing causes a
of combs, hats, etc. hypersensitivity rxn
• Pruritis- most • Transmitted by close
prominent symptom and prolonged contact
• Can result in • Epidermal ridges: skin
secondary infection between fingers,
• Lindane palms and volmar
aspect of wrists
• Wash clothing and • Confirmed by skin
linens scraping
• Environment clean- • Lindane/topical sulfur
up
• Launder clothes and
bed linens
Skin Infections
Bacterial Infections (most common)
• Usually start at the hair follicle
– Folliculitis: superficial infection of upper
portion of follicle caused by staph
– Furuncles: infection caused by staph is
deeper in hair follicle (boil)
• Cellulitis is a generalized non-follicular
infection of the deeper tissues caused by
either staph or strep bacteria
• Can spread infection to other parts by
scratching
• Usual DOC: Augmentin, Cloxacillin, Clinda
Skin Infections: Interventions
Non-surgical
• Meticulous skin care
– Antibacterial soaps or baths
– Astringent compresses
• Isolation precautions
– Minimize spread of microorganisms
– handwashing
• Drug therapy
– Topical medications (antibacterial, antifungal)
– Acyclovir for viral infections (topical or oral)
• Surgical Management
– Not indicated except for I&D of furuncles or
when lesion progresses to full-thickness in
immunocompromised person
WHO Rabies PEP & Categories
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Common CD’s in Clinical &
Nursing Practice
Malaria
• a mosquito-borne (P. falciparum, 70%; P. vivax,
20%) disease caused by a parasite. People with
malaria often experience fever, chills, and flu-like
illness. Left untreated, Px may die.
• Per WHO, Present in rural areas <600 m (1,969 ft)
except none in the 22 provinces of Aklan, Albay,
Benguet, Biliran, Bohol, Camiguin, Capiz, Catanduanes,
Cavite, Cebu, Guimaras, Iloilo, Northern Leyte,
Southern Leyte, Marinduque, Masbate, Eastern Samar,
Northern Samar, Western Samar, Siquijor, Sorsogon,
and Surigao Del Norte. None in M. Manila & other
urban areas. Resistant to Chloroquine per CDC/WHO
• PEP: Atovaquone-proguanil, doxycycline,
or mefloquine
Man can manipulate his environment to
prevent illnesses, & change his behaviour
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to reduce exposure to diseases agents.
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Next topic:
Emerging & Re-Emerging Diseases
Facts about emerging
infections (EI vs REI)
• EI’s are newly identified & previously
unknown infectious agents that cause
public health alarm; REI’s are
previously controlled or suppressed
and resurfaced in the recent history
• Top Contributor: International travel &
commerce
• 2/3rd of the EI’s originate from animals-
wild & domestic
• Humans themselves penetrate/ modify
unpopulated regions- come closer to
animal reservoirs/ vectors (Yellow
fever, Malaria)
AH1N1, SARS, MERS CoV, Ebola
• A-H1N1: is a respiratory disease caused by
the type A influenza virus.
• SARS: Severe acute respiratory syndrome
is a viral respiratory illness caused by a
coronavirus.
• MERS CoV: Middle East Respiratory
Syndrome is a viral respiratory disease
caused by a coronavirus that was first
identified in Saudi Arabia
• Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), formerly
known as EBV hemorrhagic fever, is a
severe, often fatal illness in humans, mostly
from monkeys & bats.
When is this PPE used?
Respirator
FIT-TEST
A- MERS SARS EBOLA
H1N1 CoV
Source Animals Animals Animals Animals:
(s) (esp. (esp. (esp. Bats,
poultry) camels) camels) Monkeys
*Asia *MidEas *Asia/ME *Afr/Liberia
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Primar Respir Respir Respir Blood,
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of drople drople drople droplets
Trans-
missio
tsAirb tsAirb tsAirb , urine,
n orne orne orne saliva,
(cough/ (cough/ (cough/
sneeze) sneeze) sneeze) sweat,
Guess what scenario….?
• A.) MERS
CoV
• B.) Ebola
• C.) TB
• D.) H1N1
A- MERS SARS EBOLA
H1N1 CoV
Hand Hand Hand Hand hygiene;
Preven- hygiene; hygiene; hygiene; Strict Contact
tion and N95 mask N95 mask N95 mask & respiratory
Respira Respira Respira precaution
Control
tory prec + tory prec. tory prec. + Surveillance
Surveillance + + Surveillance
Surveillance
CURABLE!
CFT + AZT
HIV AIDS
The Causative agent The Disease
A retrovirus type Caused by HIV
Genus Lentivirus Progressed HIVD
HIV – The Virus
HIVD – The disease CD4 of < 300 (PHL)
Type 1 and Type 2 Symptomatic
CD4 of > 300 (PHL) (+) AIDS Def. Con’s
Can be Asymptomatic
Blood-borne/STI Blood-borne/STI
Test: HIV Screening / Test: Western Blot
Western Blot (ELISA Test)
The virus attacks certain unit in the immune system called
CD4, which are cells that help the body to fight certain
diseases & infections—making the body weak and vulnerable
to opportunistic infections. HIV causes or may lead to AIDS.
Morbidity and Death among AIDS cases are not due to the
virus itself but on the opportunistic infections brought about
by lowered CD4 of immune compromised patients.
On HIV Testing/Screening – HIV Proficient Med Tech performs
it. Results are kept confidential.
A HACT Nurse/ HIV Proficient RMT performs the pre/post test
counseling for patients and/or folks.
– SCREENING is NOT a CONFIRMATORY HIV/AIDS test.
R.A. 8504
Philippine AIDS Prevention
and Control Act of 1998
2 7 13 22 38
Male/ Transgenders
having Sex with Males
NON-REACTIVE NEGATIVE
Start ARV/ART
asap.
Atrophic candidiasis
Pseudomembranous
candidiasis
Kaposi’s Sarcoma
(below)
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Pneumocystis Pneumonia
• Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) is a
serious illness caused by the
fungus Pneumocystis jiroveci. PCP is
one of the most frequent and severe
opportunistic infections in people with
weakened immune systems, particularly
people with HIV/AIDS.
• The symptoms of PCP are fever, dry
cough, shortness of breath, and fatigue.
• Dx: Bronchial lavage, Sputum C/S,
CXR, Polymerase chain reaction
(PCR) is also used to detect P.
jirovecii DNA in clinical specimens
Pneumocystis Pneumonia
PCP requires treatment that must be
taken for 3 weeks. The best form of
treatment for PCP is trimethoprim
sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) via IV
Smicroscopic mear of
bronchoalveolar lavage material
Aka Pneumocystis carinii.
Other common opportunistic
Infections in HIV/AIDS patients
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BONUS: Global Threat of Antimicrobial Resistance
Without effective
antimicrobials for
prevention and treatment
of infections, medical
procedures such as
organ transplantation,
cancer chemotherapy,
diabetes management
and major surgery (for
example, caesarean
sections or hip
replacements) become
very high risk. 175
WHO and CDC released
Global Threats
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WHO and CDC released
Global Threats
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WHO and CDC released
Global Threats
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WHO and CDC released
Global Threats
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SOLUTION TO Drug-Resistance
• At home: Proper and rational use of
prescribed antibiotics. Antibiotics
should be taken only when needed and
on prescribed time & duration.
• At the hospital: Antimicrobial
stewardship is a coordinated program
that promotes the appropriate use of
antimicrobials (including antibiotics).
• Universal: Antibacterial for bacterial
disease, and not for viral infection.
Practice proper hand hygiene.
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