Etiologic Agent
Mode of transmission
fecal to oral
Diagnostic Test
IP/POC
Drug of Choice
Comments
Ascaris Lumbricoides
Stool Analysis
Benzimidazoles (inhibits the uptake of glucose) Mebendazole Albendazole Piperacine Citrate & Pyrantel Pamoate (paralyze the worm)
Enterobius vermicularis
fecal to oral
Pruritus Ani irritability restlessness and agitation CXS: salphingitis, vaginitis Ground Itch anemia, cyanocobalamin deficiency, malnutrition GI bleeding abdominal pain poor growth Cystecercosis-infective stage Nausea, diarrhea, flatulence, hunger sensation, wt. loss, unexplained anemia, increase appetite diarrhea, vomiting, anorexia, failure to thrive, abdominal cramps, intermittent LBM(foul,pale,greasy)
same as above
C-lothing-wash w/ soap and water H-ave pets checked regularly A-dditional sanitation measures S-hort and clean fingernails E-valuate the source of infection migrates to vagina, urethra, anus at night Treat all household members wear shoes and slippers outside feeds on villi
direct contact with infected soil containing larvae Fecal-oral Dried foods fecal to oral Improperly cooked foods fecal to oral
fecalysis
same as above
Mebendazole Niclosamide
f) Giardiasis
Giardia lamblia
fecalysis
infection may resolve spontaneously in 4-6 wks w/o ttt wear gloves when handling diapers in stools
g) Amoebiasis
Entamoeba histolytica
fecal to oral
Diarrhea abdl cramps tenesmus blood tinged stool complications: (liver, lung, brain abscess)
Black Water Fever- intravascular hemolysis and hemoglobinuria (mahogany colored) Cerebral Malaria hepatosplenomegaly Stiff neck Fever
Quinine ArthemetherLumefantrine (IMCI 1st line) Chloroquine(prophylaxis, 500mg/wk same time and day) Sulfadoxine Primaquine Pyrimethamine Supportive Therapy Rehydration Manage shock Blood transfusion- platelet concentrate, FFP Bland food Mycophenolic Acid and Ribavirin- inhibits dengue replication
No aspirin indls with sickle cell trait have natural resistance to malaria assess travel history S/e of drugs: tinnitus, vertigo, deafness Plant NEEM tree C-aseDiagnosis H-ealth education R-apid response I-ntegrated vector control S-urveillance T-rainings *No aspirin
c) Paragonomiasis
Paragonimus westermani
Ingestion of improperly cooked or contaminated food Freshwater Crabs (Antemelata asperata) and Snails
Stages I- Fever and abdominal pain, (+) tourniquet test( aka Rumpel leads test, Capillary Fragility test) II- Stage 1 + spontaneous bleeding III- stages 1&2 + circulatory failure, weak thready pulse, hypotension, restlessness IV-Stages 1-3 + profound shock, undetectable pulse and BP, thrombocytopenia PTB like Symptoms- not responding to anti TB meds cough in long duration hemoptysis recurrent blood streaked sputum chest or back pain
e) Leptospirosis (Weils disease, Mud fever, Swine herds disease, Canicola fever, Trench Fever, Spirochetal jaundice, Japanese 7 days fever) f) Filariasis (elephantiasis)
ingestion of Snail vector (Oncomelania quadrasi) or larvae penetrates the skin Skin contact of open wound w/ water, moist soil or vegetation contaminated w/ urine of infected host
diarrhea, bloody stools hematuria hepatosplenomegaly abdominal distension S. Japonicum- causes Katayama disease Leptospiremic Stage: spiking fever, h/a, cough and chest pain Immune Phase: icteric sclera/ non-icteric hematuria
Praziquantel for all species Oxapinique- S. Mansoni Metrifonate- S. hematobium Penicillin Beta-Lactam Antibiotics Tetracyclines Doxycycline (chemoprophylaxis)
add iodine and chlorine in water to kill cercariae(fluke gets out of the snail and becomes infective) avoid wading in contaminated water and wear boots rat eradication
Night biting mosquito vector: Aedes poecillus (10pm-12am) Aedes flavirostris (10pm-2am)
Asymptomatic microfilariae in the blood Acute lympadenitis, lymphangitis, orchitis Chronic hydrocele, elephantiasis, lymphedema
Nocturnal Blood Exam (NBE)- done after 8pm Inmmunochromatographic Test (ICT)- rapid assessment method of antigen, done at AM Stool Exam Dark field microscopy- (+) shooting stars IP= few hours to 3 days POC= 7-14 days IP= 3-4 days
fecal to oral
Watch out! 3 Ds D-iarrhea D-ehydration D-eath Rice Watery Stool Washerwomans Hand Bloody Mucoid stools Tenesmus-painful straining frequent bloody and watery stools abdominal cramps
Tetracyline (IMCI) Supportive(IVF and ORESOL) buko juice- for potassium loss
Safe food handling sanitary disposal of excreta fly control water sanitation
Prodromal fever, abdominal pain, diarrhea Fastigial Stage L-adder like fever R-ose spots- rose colored macule that disappears after applying pressure on abdomen and chest S-plenomegaly Typhoid Psychosis Stage -organism goes to the brain s/sx: CA-rphalogia- involuntary picking of lines SU-bsltus tendinum- involuntary twitching of the tendons of the wrist CO-ma vigil- blank-look stare
Widal Test- done on 8th day or 2nd stage FOBT/ Guaiac Typhi dot Rectal Swab
immunization of CDT: (cholera, dysentery, typhoid) proper disposal of feces handwashing safe food handling
Varicella zoster
Tzanck Smear
CX: Secondary Infection: furuncles (abscess formation) and erysipelas(vesicular edematous) Pneumonia Sepsis Reyes syndrome pustular (pus-filled) pimples resembling boils
supportive antivirals- for serious cases antihistamines- for itching Isoprinosine-coats virus and boosts immune system calamine lotions/baking soda- for itching
b) Small pox
variola virus
Airborne
Koplik Spots- small irregular red spots w/ tiny bluish center at the buccal mucosa Stimsons sign- inflammation along the margin of the eyelids 3 Cs( cough, coryza, conjunctivitis) maculopapular rash(cepalocaudal) CXS: keratomalacia, mouth ulcers, pus draining in the eye, photophobia *NO lymphnode enlargement Forescheimers spots- reddish spots on soft palate (+) Lymph node involvement (post-auricular, post-cervical, sub-occipital) Starts from the abdomen (centrifugal) Complications: Congenital Rubella Thrombocytopenia Purpura Cardiac Defects (PDA,ASD,VSD) Eye defects (cataract/glaucoma) Hearing loss Microcephaly, mental retardation Wharton and Stensens sign Cx: NUchal rigidity Nephritis Unilateral deafness Orchitis/oopheritis (adults) Convulsion & delirium Meningitis (children)
Complement fixationconfirmatory
Droplet/Placental
Rubella Titer Test Otoacoustic Emission Testing- 1st day upon birth of newborn
supportive eye care -dim lights(due to photosensitivity) -cleanse eyelids w/ warm saline to remove crust -prevent rubbing -examine eyes for corneal laceration Coryza -use cool mist vaporizer -protect nares w/ petroleum jelly Skin care -TSB Supportive Increase fluid intake
measles vaccine- live attenuated grown in chick embryo (causes hypersensitivity rxn) MMR- after 1st b-day 2nd dose- 4-6 y/o *no pregnancy after 4 wks
*Has teratogenic effect on the fetus if acquired by a pregnant mother *delay pregnancy for 3 months after immunization and positive for rubella titer test
Pramyxovirus (filterable)
Droplet/direct contact
MMR Bedrest and Isolation The scrotum should be supported by a properly fitted pillow, or a sling between the thighs to relieve the pull of gravity
Sour food or fruits juices Ice collar f) Poliomyelitis (infantile paralysis, Heine Medin paralysis, acute flaccid paralysis) Legio debilitans Polio virus resides at ant.horn of spine Types I- Brunhilde II-Lansing III- Leon Fecal to oral route Types: 1. Subclinical/Asymptomatic/sil e-nt 2. Abortive- 95% (-) CNS Sore throat, h/a, LGF, vomiting, Low lumbar pain 3. Non- paralytic Abortive + muscle spasm Change in reflexes 4. ParalyticHoynes Sign- head fall, shoulder is elevated, and legs are painful when in 90 degrees Kernings and Brudzinkis sign Invasive or catarrhal stage Spasmodic StageWhooping cough (inspiratory whoop> spasmodic cough with explosive expiration> vomiting) Convalescent stage Pandys testextraction of CSF and if w/ precipitate (+) for polio Ip=7-14 d Supportive Care Physical therapy, braces or corrective shoes, orthopedic surgery Moist heat may reduce muscle pain and spasm Immunization SALK- solution of killed vaccine SABIN- attenuated viruses
Nasopharyngeal secretions
Cough at the edge of the chair/use abdominal binder/ abdominal splinting- to prevent rectal herniation or prolapsed Dont smoke Avoid fresh flowers Dont remove pseudomembrane because can cause bleeding and spread
h) Diphtheria
Nasal Diphtheria: Irritating, bloody discharges Laryngeal Diphtheria: (most dangerous) Croupy Cough Laryngeal obstruction Pharyngeal Diphtheria: *Bull Neck Appearance/pseudomembrane on throat/saliva
Nose and Throat culture Schicks test- test for susceptibility and resistance to the bacteria Moloneys testhypersensitivity to diphtheria toxin
Penicillin Erythromycin ( c/I for children bec. can cause teeth obstruction) Ampicillin
Clostridium tetani Toxins: Tenanospasminaffects nerves specifically myoneural junction of muscles Tetanolysin- has a deadly effect; lysis or destruction of RBC and WBC
Lock Jaw Risus Sardonicus- facial nerve is affected Trismus- painful spasms of masticatory muscles Opisthotonus- severe arching of the back
ATS (IM) Tetanus Antitoxin (IV) TIG ( Tetanus Immune Globulin) HHG- Human Hyperimmune Globulin Vaccination- DPT TT 1-2: no child protection TT- 3-5: child protection of 1 year
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
contact with penis, vagina, mouth or anus From mother to baby during delivery Direct contact w/ infectious sore Discharges/blood containing the microorganism
Treponema pallidum
Stage I Painless ulcer (chancre) on vulva or vagina Stage II Condyloma accuminata/latamacular like rashes Stage III Gumma- tumor like masses Non-infectious stage Thin, irritating, frothy gray-green discharge strong putrid odor itching
Dark Field Illumination test Fluorescent Treponemal antibody Absorb Test Floculation test Kalm test VDRL Test
c) Trichomoniasis
Trichomonas vaginalis
IP= 212days
Metronidazole (flagyl) orally Douching with weak vinegar solution to reduce pruritus bathing with dilute sodium bicarbonate
(genitalis)waste down
Tzanck smear
solution, applying lubricating jelly to lesions or an oral analgesic such as aspirin may be necessary for pain relief; topical Acyclovir (Zovirax) helps heal lesions Metronidazole (flagyl) Clindamycin
e) Gardnerella
f) Chlamydia
Edema and reddening of vulva, milky gray discharge, fishlike odor Watery, gray-white, vaginal discharge, fishlike odor
Culture
g) Candidiasis (moniliasis, thrush) i) HPV (Vietnam rose) OTHERS a) Rabies (Lyssa, Hydrophobia)
Candida albicans
Vulvar reddening and pruritus Thick, White, cheese like vaginal discharge Genital Warts Cauliflower lesions
culture
Hematologic exam
Doxycycline tetracycline Erythromycin- during pregnancy Nystatin Micronazole (Monistat) suppositories Fluconazole (Difflucan) Cryoprobe Podifilox
Immunization: Giardasil Cervarix Vaccines- 5 doses 1. active verorab or Rabipur (waist down bite) 2. Passive anti-rabies serum or Equine Rabies Immunoglobulin (waistup infection) Be a responsible pet owner *vaccines are difficult to develop due to rapid mutation
Man Stiff neck, Headache, Hydrophobia(pharyngospasm), Aerophobia-laryngospasm, Respiratory Difficulty, Excessive Salivation Dog dumb/paralytic (dog is lethargic and w/ drooling episodes Furious- dog becomes aggressive
Flourescent Rabies Antibody (FRA) Technique - FRA is allowed to react with its specific antigens in culture or smear and the result is in precipitate form positive Brain Biopsy- detect presence of Negri Bodies (from the brain of the dog) 1st= Enzyme Link Immunosorbent
No specific For dog bite -wash with soap under running water for 15 minutes -seek consultation Give ATS and TT Amoxicillin
products Semen/vaginal secretions Breast milk MOT: Unprotected penetrative sex w/ infected partner Blood transfusion Vertical(utero, delivery, breastfeeding)
Asymptomatic >500 CD4/uL Lymphadenopathy Category B Symptomatic 200-499 CD4/uL CD4 gradually fail Candida albicans, shingles, hairy leukoplakia, diarrhea, fever, PID, cervical dysplasia Category C (10yrs) Clinical AIDS <200 CD4/uL CMV, toxoplasmosis, PTB, mycobacterium avium complex, Non-hodgkins lymphoma, KAPOSIs sarcoma and PNEUMOCYSTIS CARINII
Assay (adult) and P24/Polymerase Chain reaction (child) *done TWICE for screening 2nd= Western Blotconfirmatory
*Zidovudine(retrovir)a/e: agranulocytopenia and anemia DIdanosine- a/e: pancreatitis, n/c: monitor serum amylase and lipase Zalcitabine- effective if theres increase in CD4 count Stavudine(d4t, Zent)- A/E: peripheral neuropathy, N/C: monitor gait and paresthesia Pentamidine-for P. carinii infection, A/E: leukopenia, anemia and thrombocytopenia 2. Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors Nevirapine (Viramune)S/E: headache, elevated liver enzymes, nausea A/E: heapatotoxic, rash (may progress to toxic epidermal necrolysis) 3. Protease Inhibitors Saquinavir( Fortovace)increase CHO and fat in the diet Acyclovir- N/C: Slow IV infusion for 1 hour, S/E:
Isolation: Reverse/ protective and blood and Body fluids precaution Medical asepsis
phlebitis and inflammation at site, Nephrotoxic Ganciclovir- S/E: neutropenia and thrombocytopenia Foscavir- nephrotoxic Paucibacillary Tuberculoid and indeterminate non-infectious DOC: Rifampicin & Dapsone (69 months ttt) Multibacillary Lepromatous and borderline Infectious type DOC: Rifampicin, Dapsone, Clofazimine (24-30 months) *Single Lesion and (-) Slit Skin Smear DOC: Rifampicin, Ofloxacin, Minocycline Rifampicin -Taken on empty stomach -causes orange discoloration of secretion and urine -store in an dark/amber colored container Isoniazid
Early P-ainful thickened nerves L-oss of sweat O-bstruction/epistaxis U-lcers that dont heal C-hange in color of skin Late ( U SMELL LIKE LION) U-lcers are chronic S-inking of nose bridge M-adarosis E-nlargement of breast L-agopthalmos LIONING FACE/Leonine face
IP= it may be shour as 1 year or as long as 5 years or more poc= as long as there are open lesions
*patient is noninfectious a week after starting treatment Clofazimine(Lamprene)MDT drug that causes darkening of the skin *dapsone- s/e: increase in the number of lesions *if dapsone is not effective give= ETHIONAMIDE
W-eight loss H-emoptysis E-asy fatigability N-ight sweats P-roductive cough O-rthopnea P-leuritic chest pain
Direct Sputum Smear IP= 4-8 wks Microscopy/ Sputum Smear and Culture Result: 0- negative bacilli +1- 1-4 bacilli +2- 5-10 bacilli +3- 10-20bacilli +4- more than 20
D/C drugs if the ff. are present: (HOT JAVA) Hearing impairment, Oliguria, Thrombocytopenia, Jaundice, Anemia, Visual Impairment, Albuminuria
bacilli Mantoux test (PPD) reading= after 48-72 hours >ID: 5-7mm diameter >5-9mm- cross reaction to other mycobacterial infection/ HIV >10 mm- positive >30mm or moresuggestive of secondary infection Chest X-ray= determines the extent of lesions
-before meals -Peripheral neuritis -Supplement w/ vit. B6 Pyrazinamide -admin. w/ meals -rapidly bacteriostatic and slowly bactericidal - hepatotoxic, nephrotoxic, inc. uric acid level, shoulder arthralgia -store in dark/amber colored container Ethambutol -give w/ meals -not give to children 8 y/o and younger -Optic Neuritis
DOTS: 5 elements S-upport M-icroscope A-nti TB drugs R-ecords T-reatment partner Maintain isolation no bronchial or back tapping proper sputum disposal high CHON diet
Class 1 TB exposure (+)exposure (-) mantoux test (-) s/sx (-) x-ray
Category I New PTB/EPTB Seriously ill Aggressive/Intesive Phase: 2 months RIPE (fixcom-4, Myrin-P, Econokit) Maintenance Phase: 4 months RI Relapse Failure Cases
Streptomycin -given IM -can damage cranial nerve VIII Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 TB infection TB Disease TB inactive (+) exposure (+) history (+/-) previous (+) mantoux test (+) mantoux test chemotherapy (-) s/sx (+) s/sx (+) mantoux test (-) x-ray (+) sputum smear (-) s/sx (+) x-ray (-) sputum smear Category II Category III Category IV New PTB Chronic Not serious extra pulmonary Multi Drug Resistant Aggressive/Intesive Phase: 2 months RIPE Maintenance Phase: 4 months RI
Aggressive/Intesive Phase: 2 months RIPES then 1 month RIPE Maintenance Phase: 5 months RIE (fixcom-3, myrin, continukit)
Hepatitis Hepatitis A Other Names Causative Agent Mode of Transmission Source of Infection Incubation Period Onset Carrier Prognosis Infectious Hepatitis A Virus Fecal-oral Feces 2-6 weeks Acute None 1% Serum Hepatitis B Virus Blood and Body Fluids 6 weeks to 6 months Insidious Yes 2-10 % Hepatitis B Hepatitis C Post-Transfusion Hepatitis C Virus Blood transfusion and sex Blood and Body Fluids 5-8 weeks Sudden/gradual Yes No data
Symptoms: Pre-icteric- flu like symptoms, RUQ pain, malaise Icteric- jaundice, pruritus, acholic stool, RUQ pain, palpable liver, abdominal enlargement, CAPUT MEDUSA- dialted blood vessels of the abdomen Post-icteric- recovery period Diagnostic Test Liver function Test 1st- serum enzymes= SGPT (ALT), SGOT (AST) 2nd- total bilirubin Treatment: Symptomatic and Supportive Care Essential phospholipid/ Jetepar- syrup form Cholestyramine or Ursidiol Lamivudine (Zeffix)- inhibits replication of HBV Nursing Care Bed rest Isolation Diet- Low fat, high CHON, High CHO, high Calorie Encourage to eat sweets- ready supply of glucose NO- blood donation Oral care Clean and cut nails