Communitive Diseases and Immunizations

Role

RT TO VACCINES

proper hand hygiene

education benifits:

  • Improving the client’s health status

  • promoting autonomy and decision making

  • adoption of healthy lifestyle practices

  • Promoting client safety, especially regarding medications and the management of illnesses

  • Promoting client adherence to the prescribed treatment plan

  • Reducing client anxiety

  • Improving client outcomes

screen, assessment, population, vaccines,

education: vaccine-preventable diseases and their potential risks, emphasizing the benefits of timely immunization in safeguarding children's health. 

Notifieable diseases Surveillance system:

  • Covid 19

  • Diphtheria

  • Giardiases

  • Heamophilus influenzea

  • Hep A/B/C

  • Meningitis

  • pertussis

  • poliomyelitis

  • rubella

  • tetanus

  • varicella

children have lost of hand-to mouth = higher risk of GI and resp infection

hand washing

correct isolation: standard and transmission-based percaution

  • standard = universal based that any thing may have contagious agent

  • preventive = PPE, hand hygene, safe inject

  • transition

droplet: agent <3ft or mucous membrane

  • do not remain infectous over long distances = no special ventilation

  • single room

  • face mask, and pt wear surgical mask if outside

  • pertussis, FLU, meningitis, adenovirous, Rhinovirus, group A strept

Contact: indirect and contact

  • single room

  • gown/gloves → removed receptacle immediately priors to child room

  • C. diff, VRE, MRSA

Airborne: micro that suspended in air → travel long distance

  • (-) pressure + N 95

  • TB, covid, rubeola

PPE

  1. hand hygene

  2. gown

  3. mask

  4. face shield

  5. gloves

  1. gloves

  2. face shield

  3. gown

  4. face mask

  5. hand hyegene

Chickenpox

VZV → remains in latent

by aerosolized virus or contact an open vesicle

upper resp tract (2-6 day) → blood stream → viremia in 10-12 → vesicle

IgG Y immunity

in sensory nerve → shingles

s/s: small, itchy blisters → scabs

  • fever, fatigue, sore throat, h/a, 5- 7 days

dx: s/s → sample from vesicles + blood sample for immune responds

tx: relief

acetaminophen = fever

pruritis = calamine lotion, lukewarm baking soda or oatmeal bath, antihistamine

cotton clothing, and avoid overheating w/ heavy blanket

trimming child fingernails

NO ASA due to Reye syndrome

hydration

antiviral if severe or low immune → abx if 2nd bacterial

keep child away from pregnant, newborn, compromised immune

AIRBORNE + cared for someone varicella

immunization, frequent hand wash (infected contact, avoid close contact)

Diphtheria

Corynebacterium diphtheriae = exotoxins → inflammation of throat + gray pseudomembrane in the throat and pharynx → thickens = occludes airway + toxins in lymph/ hematologic → myocarditis and neuritis

impacts => integumentary and resp

risk:

  • non-adherence = DTaP

  • more in tropical, crowded

s/s:

FLU s/s ( throat, fever, malaise, h/a, cervical lymphadenopathy) + gray pseudomembrane in the throat and pharynx

hx of endemic regions w/ 2-5d incubation

gray pseudomembrane in the throat and pharynx

lab/dx:

throat swab, PCR for type of bacteria,

tx:

abx (penicillin G)/ erythromycin, diphetheria antitoxin (DAT) → CHECK ALLERGY

hospitalization

soft diet, fluid, calm enviroment , emotional support/ distraction

DTaP

Mumps

paramyxoviridae → upper airway + regional lymph nodes → viremia = slalvary, gonad, (rare CNS) inflammation

highly contageous by droplet or infected saliva or fomites = mostly salivary glands + orchitis

s/s:

parotid salivary glands → fever, h/a, anorexia, myalgia, fatigue

→ orchitis, meningitis, encephalitis,

lab/dx: s/s → RT-PCR, buccal swab, IgM

tx:

MMR, bosters

restm adequate hydration, thermo pain relief, elevation (orchitis) OTC analgestic

soft diet, isolation, emotional support

Measles (ruobela)

Morbillivirus: nasopharyngeal + conjuctival mucosa → regional lymph → spleen, liver, bone marrow → inflammation occurs in every cell attacked

direct contact or droplet (remian for 2 hrs)

fever, cough, rhinorrhea, conjutivitis → small, red spots w/ white center ( koplik) in mouth, hairline and downward rash

lab = s/s → serum or PCR (in outbreaks/ or atypical s/s)

most accurate = plaque reduction neutralization assay

tx: no viral tx

AIRBORN → nutrition, hydration, 2 day vit A sup

comfort = fever, resp

cool mist/ steamy for cough/ congestion

MMR + herd immunity

Poliomyelitis

mouth → GI = nasopharyngeal secretions and in stool

nervous system = paralysis (fecal-oral route but also contact/ sneeze)

from travelers and non vaccinated or weak immune

s/s = mild flue (2-5 days) → CNS = paralysis/ muscle weakness in legs (mild to complete loss) → resp failure

targets motor neurons in spine = loss of muscle control

lab/dx = assess s/s,

  • labs → throat swabs, stool, CSF = for virus and strain

  • MRI/ EMG for muscle function

early dx !!!!

tx:

  • mild = combact w/ immune

  • if paralusis or resp = PT, OT, orthopedic for skeletal deformities, resp support

  • nutrition/ hydration/ immunization

  • special devices (brace, wheelchair, orthopedic aid)

  • resp support, pain management, emotional support

  • immunization: inactive polio vaccine (IPV) or oral polio vaccine (OPV)

Covid

milder than adults

tissue damage + vs T cell, monocyte, neutrophil, cytokine

→ widespread response

direct contact/ resp (possible fecal-oral)

s/s: fever, cough, resp issue,

multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) = inflammation of multiple organs

long term consequences after acute = fatigue, resp issue, neuro

dx: molecular, PCR/ rapid antigen/ nasopharyngeal sample collected, Y test

tx:

antiviral: remdesivir for hospitalized and required O2 or 3kgs or >28days

dor those >12y w/ 40kg mininum, mild-to moderate w/ risk of severe = ritonavir- nirtmatrelvir

O2, resp s/s, hydration/ nutrition

remote learning

good hand hygiene, air purify if possible, and wear a well-fitting mask for 5 days after testing positive, 6 feet

>6m old = immunization

Meningitis

Viral (aseptic)

entero, herpes, adenovirus → significant in <5yr _ immunocompromized

mouth/nose

found in fluids and stool → direct or indirect

  • being in close contant, crowded setting, weak immune

more in summer/fall

s/s:

infnat/ young:

  • Fever/ Hypothermia (in newborns)

  • Irritability (crying, difficult to console) →Poor eating or vomiting

  • Lethargy/ Sleepiness or difficult to awaken

  • Full or bulging anterior fontanel

older children:

  • Fever

  • N/V

  • Photophobia, Diplopia or blurred vision

  • H/A

  • Nuchal rigidity

  • Irritability

  • Lethargy

lab/dx:

lumbar puncture = CSF for cell count, protein, glucose + culute → PCR

tx:

emperic abx even viral since takes 48hrs for results

if not → acyclovir

DROPLET abx 24hrs

I/O for dehydration due to vomiting/ fever, oral fluid → IV for fluid

fever/ discomfort w/ antipyretics + cool compress

low stimuli

E/I = low Na ~ SIADH

neuro check (PERRLA, LOC) + ICP + seizure

good hygene, no close contanct w/ those w/ infection

bacterial

meningococcus, pneumococcus, GBS, Hib

from saliva, nasal discharge, feces, sharing drink, utensil, person items w/ infected

  • communal setting, unvaccinated, low immune

nasopharynx/ URI (sinusitis. otitis media) → bacteremia → BBB

s/s: ~ to viral but can → sepsis, hearing loss, hydrocephalus, death

Brudzinski: involuntary flexion of knees when passive neck flexion

kernig: pain while exteding knee and pt is supine while hips are flexed

→ diff to elicit in young/ even if (-), cna still be meningitis

meningoccoccal → petechial rash → if not tx = necrosis of underlying rash tissue

lab:

viral<bacterial (>1k) WBC

mild protein < elevated

glucose normal > less than 40

tx: → hospitalization + early dx!!!

emperic abx → dx → abx adjusted

reduce fever, discomfort (corticosteroids reduce inflammation,) check hearing loss

exposed use prophylaxis ~ 3feet

check worsen ICP

dark enviroment, HOB 30, body alignement neutral

meningococcla, pneumococcal, Hib vaccine

Hepatits

A/B liver failure , C = chronic infection

A= food/water , B/C= bloodborn/ body fluids

risk factors = unsafe sex, IV drug, inadequate sanitation, exposure to infected fluids

s/s: fatigue, fever, jaundice, anorexia, abd pain, nausea, dark urine

A= more GI (n/v, diahrrea)

B = phases

  1. prodromal = non specific → malaise, decreased appetite, RUQ pain

  2. icteric: RT hepatic → jaudice, hepatomegalu, pale stool, dark urine

  3. → recover or chronic

C = no s/s if not then malaise/ low appetite

lab:

chronic = liver bipsy

Hep A= blood test and Y status

B= based on acute/ chronic = surface antigen (HBAg), or Y

Hep C = anti HCV and liver biopsy

tx: low s/s + complications ( chronic = low viral load)

antiviral

immunomodulator

liver transplant

regular monitoring, lifetyle and Rx adherance

A= supportive → hospitalization to manage dehydration or liver failure

B= acute is supportive + lamivudine ( !!!) / chronic = antoetroviral

  • ADR: h/a, nausea, fatigue, infection

C = since no s/s = usually fine

  • if chronic - interferon alfa-2b (immunomodulator) IM/ subq

    • ADR = alopecia

hydration, nutrition, rest

immunization: Hep A/B,

hygiene (handwash/ sanitation) → Hep A

C= use sterile needle/ avoid contact w/ infected blood

Mononucleosis

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) from saliva → B lymph of oropharyngeal → spreads to lymphatic synstek → nodes, liver, spleen inflammation (long incubation of 3-6week)

“kissing disease”

s/s:

  • fever, fatigue, lymphadenopathy, h/a, malaise

  • enlarged tonsils w/ exudate patches

  • splenomegaly or hepatosplenomegaly

  • ~→ airway obstruction, splenic rutpture, Guillain- Barre syndrome

lab/dx: heerophile Y test (monospot) + WBC of high lymphocytes

tx:no antiviral so alleviate s/s

rest,hydration, pain relief for pharyngitis, fever

no active/ contact sports for 4-6 w due to possible slepic rupture + infor on s/s → HCP
gargling warm water w/ sal or throat lozenges, regurlar moniotring

educate hygiene, no sharing cups or utensils

Roseola Infantum (exanthem Subitum)

“sixth disease” herpe virus (HHV-6)

leukocyte cell in salivary gland → febrile seizure due to enter of BBB

saliva contact and rRESP DROPLET

more in<2yrss/

onset fever of (40C) =3-5days

  • irritable w/ periorbital edema, otalgia, anorexia, mild URI (corugh, rhinorrhea, cervical lymphoedenopathy)

  • rash: small, rose- pink, maculopapular rash → spread in neck, face, and extremeties but non- pruritic = wash hands to prevent transmission

lab: ~ fever and rash

tx:

well-hydrated, providing fecer-reducing, calm/ reassuring, limit contact w/ other children (until 24hr to prevent),

hydration, dress in loose, lightweight, clothing to not overheat, call 911

naturally acquired infection

Fifth Disease (Erythema Infectiosum)

human parvovirus B19 “ fifth disease” , DROPLET or contact blood

more in 2nd trimester and SC

s/s: FLU-like = fever, malaise, h/a, myalgia, GI

  • slapped-cheek rash by non-pruritic maculapapular rash , net-like pattern in trunk and limbs (5 days)

  • arthtopathy for 3 week

lab/dx: serology and B19 IgM Y

tx:

s/s, can resolve w/o tx

fever, sore, rash comfort, hydrated,

keep child at home for a week,

rash is not itchy and is not contageous

immunity after infection is long lasting + no vaccine

hand, foot, mouth disease (HFMD)

enterovirus, cozxackievirus → resp tract, oral secretion, or vesicle fluid

enter mouth → lymoh tissue in lower intestine + pharyn - regional lymph

→ skin, CNS, heart, liver

6 weeks post-infection in stool and oropharynx sheed in 4 week

transmission:

  • oral-fecal

  • direct/ indirect

  • close contact or w/ oral, nassal secretion, fluid vesicles

more in summer, and both adult and 5yr old

s/s:

  • low-grade fever, sore throat, malaise, exanthem of shallow ulcer sores (widespread rash) w/ red borders and white/ gray-yellow bases

  • maculopapular or vesicular rash (hands, feet, small, red spots, blister) in buttocks, perineum, arms, legs

lab: distinguish from VZV, and herpes from microscopy bipsy or vesicular scrap, stool sample

tx:smooth for mouth pain (cold foods/ liquid)

can become meningitis/ encephalitis

CONTACT, fever, hydration, nutrition (of soothing foods from mouth ulcer and irritation),

avoid hot beverages/ acidic fruit and juice

popsicles are best

rest, comfortable clothing

hygiene, cleanliness and communlal areas, no Rx or vaccines

impetigo

high contagious + honey colored crusted facial leasion

primary: area infection in area not impacted/ second = bacterium w/ estblish wound

bullous/ non bullous

(group A- beta-hemolytic strep/ Staph. aureus)bacteria → fibronectin recptors → bacterial colonization

s/s: in integumentary

nonbulluos (common) = honey-crusted in vesicular/ pustular form in face + lymphadenopathy

bullous by large bullae (blister) → small vesicel → large blister = clear/ yellow into purulent or dark in color but hiney crust does not form + ~ lymphadenopathy/ fever

lab: s/s + bacterial culture and bipsy

tx:

abx (tpical)= mupirocin

oral abx = cephalexin (for nobullous) due to # of satellite lesions and system s/s + bullous

decrease rheumatic fever, education on acute post-strep glomerulonepphritis

correct application of abx = clean crust tw/ soap/water then topical abx

wash clothing and bed linen to prevent re-infection

cover lesion and contact w/ other avoided

conjutivitis

bacterial

moraxella catarhalis, Strept. pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae w/ close contact or touch object w/ bacteria then touching eye

vertical transmission of Chlamydia from vaginal birth

close contact w/ contagious person, inadequate hand hygiene, pre0existing ocular condition (SJS), wear contact lenses adn if do not properly celan or sleep w/ them

s/s: engorgement of blood vessel in conjuctival lining from pink/red appearance of conjusctiva and formation of purulent drainage

  • scelreal red, purelent disharge (stick to eyelash), eye irritation

lab: eye exam, sample of disharge for bacterial culture

tx:

topical abx eye drop or ointment = ciprofloxacin ophthalmic

hygiene, cool/warm compress over closed eyelid (use celan each time)

OTC artificial tears dut not for those to reduce redness

clean water/ sterile, avoid eye rubbing, no sharing personal items

viral

adenovrius, but also herpes, enterovirus → dilation

~ w/ URI and hand-to eye contact or w/ contaminated surfaces

s/s:

red sclera, watery disharge, itching/ tearing

hx of resp and HSV if vesicles in face or eyelid

lab: s/s and ELISA

tx: no antiviral

artifical tears, cool compress

if herpes → eye drop = acyclovir/ ganciclovir

  • HSV can cause damage to cornea, uvea, retina → blindness

no eye touch/ rub, temporarily isolate child

allergic

from pollen, air pollution, pet dander = IgE → mast cell degranulation = inflammation

~ + rhinitis or asthmas

s/s: red, itchy, eyelid edma, burning/ eye discomfort + no disharge

lab = hx of allergy, s/s → allergy testing

tx: antihistamine or mast-cell stabilizing eye drop → if severe =oral

  • epinastine

cool compressm allergen avoidance (purifiers, windows closed during pollen peak, and avoid outdoos)

rinse eyes w/ cool, clean water, OTC tears

refrain from rubbing eye

can have allergy shots

forein body

like wood, snadm dust → red, tear, flush, gritty → when removed= no more s/s

lab: conduct eye assessment, potential irritant, anesthetic eye drops w/ pain, fluorescein dye stain to assess corneala abrasion

tx:

flush w/ water or sterile solution, artifical tears

flsuh for chemincal

remove object w/ soft dacial tissue → if not able to remove = ER

NSAID

wearing protective eyewear

Stomatitis

herpetic gingivostomatitis

mouth and gums by HSV → s/s herpetic lesion and ganglia infection = herpetic gingivostomatitis from HSV-1/2

direct contact w/ saliva/ lesions

s/s:

painful vesicular osres or ulcers on gums, tongue, inside cheeks → swollen/ bleeding gums, high fever, irritability, diff eating/ drinking

lab: s/s but use viral culture of ulcer tissue and confirm presence of HSV

tx: acyclovir or IV

hygiene, dehydration, pain releif,

aphthous stomatitis (Canker Sore)

canker sores = recurrent inflammattory condition for oral mucosa

  • T-cell lymph and cytokine tumor necrosis factor alpha

stress, nutritional deficiency, trauma, family hx, strep. snaguinis

s/s: painful, flat, round-shaped ulcers,\ white-gray/ yellow center/ red border

  • in inner lining lips, cheeks, tongue, floor mouth

  • small, ranging mll to 2-3 cm

  • not contagious but 10yr of age

lab: s/s, if ulcer → biopsy

tx: topical analgesic/

avoid spicy, acidic = discomfort/ quit cmolimg

corticosteroid ( triamcinolone acetonide)

antibacterial/ anesthetic mouthwashas, systemic costicosteriois

soft toothbrush, avoid abravive toothpaste

rising mouth/ warm saline solution, hydration, OTC pain med

stress reduction technique (avoid trigger), vit B/C/ zinc

Immunotherapy terms

Antibody: y protien w/ two heavy cahins and two light chains

  • neutralize, tag for destruction (opsonization), trigger complement system, enhance immune response, stimulate immune cells to target cells through antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC)

IgG = most abbundant + long term

IgM= fist to be produce during infection

IgA = in body secretions (localized)

IgE= allergic/ parasites

IgD= precise → less understood on B cells

when B cells find presence of antigen (memory are for future attacks)

for vaccine, dx test (for past or present infeciton), Y-therapy for autoimmune, cancer, covid

Antigen: provoke immune response from parts od organism or non-infections (allergy)

lock and key w/ Y

stim T cell (recognize other intracellular pathogen)

foreing or autoantigen

dx: indenify infection or autoimmune,

vaccines w/ harmless antigen to stim Y

antitoxin: Y for toxin → neutralize and eliminate toxin from system

for toxin-related illness and posioning

→ botulism, tetanus, snake bites

passive immunity

attenuate: process of reducing virulence while maintianing its ability to induce immmune response → vaccine

methods:

  • passage from diff host/ culture → adapt = reduce ability to cause severe illness

  • expose to physcial or chem agents

good for long-lasting immune but not for weakned immune systems

for measles, mumps, rubella, chickenpox

cocooning: create protective barrier though immunization of close contacts and parents from immunecompromized, or newborns, or unable to receive vaccines

→ vs covid, FLU, pertussis

immunity:

natural: innate from body mecahnics (rapid/ nonspecific

→ barriers, immune cells (macrophages, neutrophil, NK), inflammation,

not long term

acquired:

active = from exposure naturally or artificially (temporary)

passive: when immune cells or Y are transferred

for long term

herd: large % of population is immune and harder for patho to spread and protect immunocompromised (95%) to prevent outbreaks

methods:

  • immunization campaign

can face vaccine hesitency, limited access, waning immunity

Immunobiologics

tx from biological source (cell, tissue, immune cell component)

  • vaccines

  • immunomodulators = modify immune

    • for over reactive immune (autoimmune) or underreactive

    • nonoclonal Y (mAbs) = lab Y to target for cancer, autoimmune, infectious

  • cell-based therapy: utilize immune cells to target cancer or pathogen

    • adoptive T-cell

immunization

  • eradication or near-elimination of small pox, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, diptheria

rotuine ummunization

helps w. personal immunity while helping herd immunity

mRNA vaccine for rapid threats like Covid

barrriers: hesitancy, limited access, misinformation

Y therapy: healthy donors for Kawasaki disease to severe combined immunodeficiency disorders (SCID)

IV IG, injection (hepatitis B IG)

toxoids: vaccine vs toxins

chemical or heat to weaken/ deactivate

diphtheria/ tetanus

vaccine types

combination: multiple into one

→ reduce # of injections, streamline immunization schedules, clinic visits, improve adherence, ensure coverage

  • measles, mumps, rubella, diphetheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, hep B, Hib

but requires extensive testing

conjugate: enhance immune response vs bateria that have polysaccharide capsules since they inc virulence

attach polysaccharide antigen to carrier proten → then immune system recognize

Strep, pneumonie, Hib, Neisseria meningitidis

usually required booster

monovalnet= for specific pathogen, usually for diff strains each year ( FLU, covid)

polyvalent: multiple strains of pathogent or RT pathogen (FLU)

FLU

Common vaccines

consideration = check C/I/ precaution

ADR/ guidelines/ type (IM)

  • precaution inc risk of ADR

  • mild illness should not delay immunization

Hib:

  • for <5y

  • 2 and 4 m or 6m → booster of 12-15m = 3-4 doeses

  • IM in vastus lateralis

  • ADR: erythema, edema in site, fever

  • not foor under 6 e

Hep:

A:

  • 2 doses = 12-23m → 6 m between 6-11 months of travelling

  • early adm of single does does not exclude infants from receiving tarditional

B:

  • 3 dose= 24hr → 1-2m → 6-18 m → in combination

  • specialized scedules if LBW and parent w/ HbsAg +

  • mild fever

Polio:

  • inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV):

    • 2m → 4m → 6-18m → 4-6yr = 6m period

    • deloid if 1yr or older

  • oral polio vaccine (OPV)

    • not recommended since can get polio if immunocompromised and is live

some formulations may have stroptomycin, polymyxin B, neomycin fo check allergy

C/I = acute febrile illness

pneumococcal: vs Strep penumoniae

  • penumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV)

    • 3 doses= 2→ 4 → 6 months → 12-15m

    • may need boster

  • pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV) = after PCV for immunocompromised

IV

ADR: soreness in injection, fever, sleep alteration

monitor for 1st 15 mins

rotavirus: live-attenuated vaccine =oral drop

  • 2→ 4m = 2 doses → 6m = if 3 doses

  • started before 15 w and not after 8 m

  • usually due to GI

C/I = intussusception, SCID

mild: irritability/ temporary mild diarrhea vomit → can cause intussusception’

varicella:

  • 12-15m → 4-6 yr

  • varicella or MMR/ varicella

  • IM or sub q for 12m<

C/I = pregnancy, immunosuppression, allergy for gelatin, neomycin,

  • injection site sorem milkd rash, low-grade fever

  • febrile seizure, pneumonia

DTaP

DTap <7y / Tdap >7y

DTaP = 2,4,6m → booster = 15-18m → 4-6yr

Tdap = 11-12yr → booster q10yr

IM

C/I: severe allergic ; precaution = Guillain-Barre or severe pain or swell

MMR

  • 12-15m → 4-6yr

  • stand alone or w/ varicella

  • is subq

C/I= preg, immunocompromise, seere allergy

ADR = fever, mild rash → febrile seizure

No relation to ASD

HPV: for 9-45yr

  • 11-12yr → 6-12m apart (rec to 9-14yr)

  • or 3 dose = 15-45yr →1/2m apart → 6 m apart

ADR: injection site pain or swelling, temperature elevation, headache, nausea, or muscle or joint pain, syncope

Allergy to yeast

meningococcal:

  • ACWY → 11-12y → booster 16y

  • B= 16-8yr

ADR: erythema, swelling, and soreness at the injection site; fatigue; and headache

FLU: for 6m or older

→ 9yr < require annual

if <9y = 1month apart = 2 years apart

if under 9 = received 2 doses = anually

3-35m = 0.25mL/0.5mL → 3yr = 0.5mL

live-attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV), nasal spray vaccine

C/I = egg, LAIV = gelatine, immunosupress, ASA, whezzing in past yr

low grade fever

COVID -19= 6m or older

  • 6m-4yr for 2-3 doses

  • 5-11yr → one-series

  • unvaccinated 12yr ager = receive updated

  • 1 annual booster w/ 8weeks

ADR: site reaction, fever, myalgia, and irritability among young children, myocarditis, adolescent for syncope for 15min,

c/i: hx of allergic,

percautions: myocarditits, pericarditis,

parasites

from protozoa, to helminths, arthopods

from food, water, insect bites, infected individuals, exposure of contaminated soil

malaria , amoebasis, giardiasis, helminthic infection

prevention, accurate dx/ tx,

  • proper sanitation, access to clean water, vector control, reduce exposure,

  • tx: antiparasitic, supportive care, alleviate s/s

scabies

Sarcotes scabiei mite = survive 1-2m and latch eggs for 2-3w

direct contact of 10 mins

mites burrowing eggs = intense itching, inflammatory especially at night → wrist, genital, interdigital spaces

rash of tiny, linear burrow/ erythematous papule → impetigo or cellulitis

lab: examination, skin scraping,

tx: permethrin cream → relieve + eradicate

  • not for 2 month old, or any close mucosa,

  • ~ SOB if allergy w/ ragweed

  • use gloves → remove cream 8-14hrs

  • shampoo → dry → apply → 10 mins

proper handwashing, avoiding skin-to-skin contact, laundering contaminated clothing and bedding in hot water, and implementing isolation measures in institutional settings help prevent the spread of scabies​​​​​​​. 

vaccuming furniture, trimming child fingernails, cool baths,

monitoring

lice

pruritis due to hypersensitivity → develop in 2-6 week

feed of human blood, spread through close contact, sharing personal combs, hats, bedding

small, red bums from scratch

→ visible nits

lab → s/s or wood lamp

tx: OTC, or RX shampoo, lotion, creams

→ permethrin, two step = apply → 1week then reapply

→ lindane, ivermectin can give neurotoxicity

fine-tooth comb, infested clothing, bedding, personal items in hot water to eliminate lice

trimming fingernails, all household members checked for lice

avoid close contact w/ infected individual, regular inspection

pinworm (enterobiasis)

egg → GI hatch 4-8w → anal opening

small, white, thread like parasitic worm from ingestion by hands, bedding, clothing, surface,

s/s: itching around anus, disturbed sleep, abd discomfort

lab → perianal area using transparent aghesive test or pinworm paddle = collect early morning

tx:

mebendazole → follow up 2 weeks later

  • not w. metronidazole, repeat dose in 2 week

wash hands after toilet, disinfect living spaces, trim fingernals, shower in morning to remove deposited eggs, laundering bedding, clothing and towel in hot water

giardiasis

GI: diarrhea, impaired absorption due to alterations of epithelial cells

poor sanitation or contaminated water sources → water/food due to fecal-oral

  • water sources, inadequate hgiene practices, contact w/ infected

as/s or

→ diaherrea, abd cramps, bloating, gas, fatigie, weight loss

may resolve on its own

lab: 3 seperate stool samples in Giardia cysts/ trophozoites over several days w/ DFA or EIAs

tx:

metroniadazole, proper hydration/nutrition, or IV fluid replacement

hand hyegene, proper sanitation, safe drinking water,

dairy sensitiity after infection

use water filters or boil water