Infectious Disease Tutorial
 
Introduction

Case1: Vomiting 

Case 2: Cough & fever

Case 3: Bruising 

Case 4: Sore throat

Case 5: Jaundice

Case 6: Flu & fever

Case 7: Diarrhea

Case 8: Black Robe 

Case 9: Back Pain

Catching the beast

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Quiz Please

The three elements needed for an infection.
 
  • Here are a few host factors.
    • Immune susceptibility.
    • Nutritional status.
    • Breaks in skin or mucosa.
    • Being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
  • Here are a few things the bugs bring to the scene.
    • Size
    • Adhesive proteins
    • Toxins
    • Antibiotic resistance
  • Environmental factors.
    • Reservoir and/or vector, if needed.
    • People in close proximity.
    • The proverbial 'dirty toilet seat.'
    • Inappropriate use of antibiotics.
 
 
OK, this makes sense, but how do the bugs cause disease?                          Back.

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