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Current Outbreaks

Learn about the current outbreaks of Measles, Ebola, E.coli, Influenza, Zika, Malaria, and other viruses. Understand their effects on humans and how to prepare for travel to high-risk areas. Discover available treatments for those exposed.

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Current Outbreaks

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  1. Current Outbreaks Dan Goldberg and Jocob dinkleberyy

  2. Overview • Current outbreak refer to Measles, Ebola, E coli, Influenza, Zika, Malaria, and other viruses • How do these viruses effect humans? • How can you prepare for traveling to high risk areas? • What treatments are available for people exposed?

  3. Measles • 2000 to 2010, the U.S. had about 60 cases of Measles a year • High Vaccinerates reduce the amount of Measles cases  • Anti-vaxxers increased the number of cases to 205 a year  • Irritated, watery eyes, or conjunctivitis • Red, blotchy skin, high fever Measles, or Rubeola, is an infection that usually occurs during the early childhood stages

  4. Ebola • Bloodborne disease  • Contracted from deceased animals • 21 days after exposure results in fever and fatigue • Altered mental state and organ failure are fatal • Outbreaks kill millions within days An infection that results in fatal bleeding and organ failure

  5. E Coli • Frequently found in undercooked food  • Chipotle'se coli outbreak got a lot of media attention • Dehydration and lack of urination • Cured by a small dose of antibiotics Escherichia coli causes intestinal problems like diarrhea and stomach pains 

  6. Travelers Health How to prevent outbreaks  E coli Follow 4steps to preparing food: clean separate, cook, chill Ebola Avoid area where Ebola is common Measles Getting a vaccine for measles greatly reduces the chance of contracting the measles 

  7. ABC's                                               What restaurant chain got infected with e coli A) McDonald B) Chick-fil-A  C) Chipotle  D) Party City

  8. ABC's                                               Symptoms of Measles A) Diarrhea  B) Blotchy skin C) Imminent death  D) stomach cramps

  9. Influenzadg A viral infection that attacks the lungs, nose, and throat Outbreaks occur throughout the U.S. between October and February Prevention • Flu shot • Wash your hands Treatment • Antiviral drugs

  10. Zikadg Zika is an infectious disease that has mild symptoms comparable to the dengue fever • Spreads through mosquito bites and sex • Fever, rash, joint pain, red eyes • Can cause birth defects • No vaccine or medication • Doesn’t display symptoms in most cases

  11. Malariadg A disease transmitted through mosquito bites that causes death and severe illness  • Symptoms appear in a week to a month • High fever, Chills, Flu-like symptoms • Malaria occurs in Africa, Central and South America, Asia, Eastern Europe, and the South Pacific •  Prevented with prescription medication • Treated with anti-parasitics and antibiotics

  12. Travelers Healthdg Influenza get a flu shot, wash your hands and stay away from sick people Zika pregnant woman shouldn’t travel to high-risk areas and people should avoid mosquitos if they go Malaria take prescription medication and avoid mosquitos

  13. ABC's                                              dg How does zika spread? A) Sex B) Mosquito bites C) Getting coughed on D) A&B

  14. ABC's                                              dg • When is flu season? • A) October-February • B) September-December • C) August-January • D) May-June

  15. Overview • Viruses such as Malaria, Ebola, Measles, Influenza, Zika, and E coli are some of the current outbreaks • What are the effects on humans? • How to treat the outbreaks? • Travel preparation

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