nature, prevention and control of diseases
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Nature, prevention and Control of Diseases
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Common Beliefs about the Causes of communicable
diseases• Climate Change• People who takes care of
patients• Some preexisting communicable
diseases can be controlled and cured by drugs
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• organisms that cause diseases in human
• -microscopic which enters the body through openings such as eyes, nose, and open wound in the skin
Pathogens
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1. Contact with another person
Factors that influence disease transmission
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2. Contact with an animal
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3. Contact with contaminated objects
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4. Contact with environmental sources
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- Fungi that lives as parasites- Live on the outer part of the skinTinea - Fungal skin infection- Poor skin hygiene triggers the
itchiness of the skin
Dermatophytes
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Common types of Fungal Infection
1. Ringworm
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2. Athlete’s Foot
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3. Jock Itch
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4. Warts
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Preventive Measures for Diseases that affect the
community
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Leptospirosis• Proper eradication of rodent’s reservoir• Personal hygiene• Use flood gears like rain boats and gloves to protect
our skin• Apply antiseptic ointment on any cuts or wound on
the skin
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2. Avian Influenza• Preventiona. Avoid contact with avian speciesb. Wash the hands thoroughly after handling eggsc. Wash the egg before breaking the eggshelld. Do not eat foods that contain uncooked eggse. Cook poultry for about 1 hour to destroy the bird
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3. Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)
• Desease that occurs in animals such as cattle, sheep, and swine.
• Prevention: All cloven-hoofed animals should be vaccinated