nsch 3.1.4 Communicable Diseases in Children

A set of flashcards covering key terms and definitions related to communicable diseases in children.

Communicable disease

An illness that arises from transmission of an infectious agent from an infected person, animal, or reservoir to a susceptible host.

Mumps

A viral condition also known as infectious parotitis, causing infection of the salivary glands.

Measles

An acute, highly infectious respiratory condition caused by the paramyxovirus.

Rubella

A highly contagious viral infection also known as German Measles, characterized by skin lesions.

Polio

An acute viral disease affecting the spinal cord, causing muscle weakness and paralysis.

Pathogenesis

The development and progression of a disease within a host.

Incubation period

The time between exposure to an infectious agent and the onset of symptoms.

Causative organism

The pathogen responsible for causing a specific disease.

Clinical manifestations

The signs and symptoms that are evident during the course of a disease.

Management

The approach to treating and providing care for a patient with a particular condition.