Infectious Diseases — Flashcards

Flashcard 151: examples of diseases spreading via airborne route

Answer: TB Measles Chickenpox Disseminated Herpes Zoster

Extra: Airborne transmission involves droplet nuclei (< 5 microns) that can remain suspended in the air for long periods and travel distances > 1 meter. Key examples: 1. Tuberculosis 2. Measles (Rubeola) 3. Varicella (Chickenpox) 4. Disseminated Herpes Zoster (Localized zoster is contact only) 5. Smallpox

Flashcard 152: according to NVBDCP,lymphatic filariasis coverage should be _____%

Answer: >80

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Flashcard 153: anopheles culicifacies has _____ transmission capacity

Answer: low

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Answer: tetanus prophylaxis

Extra: ALWAYS GIVE I.G. IF PATIENT IS HIV +VE

Flashcard 155: lymphatic filariasis is mc seen in _____ of age group

Answer: 20-40 years

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Answer: TB a public health problem

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Flashcard 157: Transstadial transmission is when the _____.

Answer: infection is carried over between successive developmental stages of a vector (e.g., larva to nymph to adult)

Flashcard 158: strategies to end stigma around leprosy are  _____ and _____

Answer: SPARSH

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Flashcard 159: anopheles _____ spreads malaria in coastal areas

Answer: sundaicus

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Flashcard 160: Insecticide treated bed nets (LLINs) are used in areas with an Annual Parasitic Index (API) of _____

Answer: ≥ 2

Extra: Under the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP), high-priority areas for LLIN (Long Lasting Insecticidal Net) distribution are those with an Annual Parasitic Index (API) ≥ 2.