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    Agustin, Emman D.: Prevention of The Spread of Infectious Diseases

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    General Microbiology

    Topic 3 - Finals

    PREVENTION OF THE SPREAD OF INFECTIOUS


    DISEASES

    AGUSTIN, EMMAN D.
    BS Biology II-B
    WAYS TO PREVENT THE SPREAD
    OF INFECTIOUS DISEASSE

    • EDUCATION
    • GOOD HYGIENE
    • PROPER FOOD HANDLING
    • VACCINATIONS
    • TRAVEL PRECAUTIONS
    • PREVENT INFECTION BY SEXUAL TRANSMISSION
    • ISOLATION
    • QUARANTINE
    How to prevent infections

    Understanding how infections


    are transmitted can help you
    avoid getting sick
    Good hygiene
    The first line of defense is to
    keep germs at bay by following
    good personal hygiene habits.
    Practice good food-safety techniques to
    avoid getting sick
    Although most cases of food-
    borne infection are not
    dangerous, some can lead to
    serious medical conditions,
    including kidney failure and
    meningitis. You can prevent inf
    ections by food-borne
    pathogens in your household
    by preparing and storing foods
    safely. 
    Vaccinations are essential if you are to avoid
    getting sick
    Consult your health care provider regarding your
    immunization status. In general:

    Children should receive the recommended childhood


    vaccinations.

    Adults should make sure their vaccinations are up to


    date.

    When traveling abroad, check with your health care


    provider about additional immunizations.

    Make sure your pet's vaccinations are up to date, too. In


    addition to protecting your pet, this will also protect
    you and your family.
    Take travel precautions
    •If you are traveling to an area where insect-borne disease is present, take
    and use an insect repellent containing DEET. In many tropical regions,
    mosquitoes can carry malaria, dengue, yellow fever, Japanese
    encephalitis, or other serious infections.

    Drink only bottled drinks—such as soft drinks or bottled water—that have


    secure caps. Be aware that some fruit juices may be made with impure
    local water.
    Take travel precautions
    How to prevent infections by sexual
    transmission

    •Engage in sexual contact only with one partner who is having sex only with you.

    •Both you and your partner should be tested for HIV and other sexually transmitted
    diseases.
    •For vaginal sex, use a latex or polyurethane condom or a female
    condom.

    •For oral sex, use a latex or polyurethane male condom or a female


    condom.

    •For anal sex, use a latex or polyurethane male condom.


    ISOLATION

    Isolation is used to
    separate ill persons who have a
    communicable disease from those
    who are healthy. Isolation restricts
    the movement of ill persons to
    help stop the spread of certain
    diseases. For example, hospitals
    use isolation for patients with
    infectious tuberculosis.
    ISOLATION
    QUARANTINE
    Quarantine is used to separate and restrict
    the movement of well persons who may have
    been exposed to a communicable disease to
    see if they become ill. These people may have
    been exposed to a disease and do not know it,
    or they may have the disease but do not show
    symptoms. Quarantine can also help limit the
    spread of communicable disease.
    Isolation and quarantine are used to protect the public by
    preventing exposure to infected persons or to persons who
    may be infected.
    THANK YOU!

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