HIV/AIDS/STDs/TB/Hepatitis  (Blood and Air - Borne Pathogens)
 

Other Airborne Pathogens

Overview:  While TB is a major disease to be concerned with, there are other airborne pathogens that
clinicians should be aware of as well.  This section provides some information and links about these
diseases.

Goals:  This section should provide you with information related to various airborne diseases.

Objectives:  1.  Provide you with historical information on Pandemics
                     2.  Provide information on specific airborne diseases that might by seen in your community or with clients

Readings

http://www.who.int/csr/disease/influenza/pandemic10things/en/

Influenza (flu)
     Understanding Influenza (NIH) tutorial
     CDC Homepage for Influenza
     Influenza Viruses
     Influenza Disease Site with links (overview, symptoms, etc)
     Colds vs. Flu
     Breakout sheet to determine if you have a cold or flu
     Seasonal Flu and Staph Infections
 

Avian Influenza (bird flu)
     Fact Sheet
     Avian Influenza A Viruses
     Avian Influenza A in Humans
     Transmission of Influenza A Viruses Between Animals and People
     Avian Influenza: Current H5N1 Situation (implications for Humans)

Swine Influenza (Swine Flu)
     Key Facts

Pandemic Flu.  This type of human flu usually causes a global outbreak (pandemic) of serious illness. This usually occurs because there is little natural immunity to the disease in the general population.  Consequently, the disease spreads easily from one person to another.  This type is what all of the disease experts are trying to prevent from occurring again.
     The Pandemic Flu website contains numerous hyperlinks on this type of influenza.

Drugs used to treat Influenza (flu)

Prevention
Preventon (NIH)

Tasks:

Familiarize yourself with these diseases.  Be able to recognize signs, symptoms, and how you can prevent getting them.

There are no written assignments required for this topic.

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