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46 Cards in this Set
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Infectious Diseases
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Invasion of a host by a microorganism
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Viral Infectious Diseases
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HIV & AIDS
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Bacterial Infectious Diseases
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MRSA
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Fingal Infectious Diseases
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Tinea Pedis
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2 ways of Transmission
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Direct & Indirect
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Direct Transmission
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Infected blood or other bodily fluids
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Indirect Transmission
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Via object (Fomite) or touch a contaminated object
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3 Types of Indirect Transmission
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via object, vectors or airborne
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Vector-Borne Transmission
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Skin is penetrated by an infectious animal or insect
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5 Stages of Infection
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Incubation, Prodromal, Acute Decline, Recovery
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Incubation Stage
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Pathogen enters the body and symptoms appear
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Prodromal Stage
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Watery eyes, runny nose, slight fever. Host can transfer pathogen
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Acute Stage
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Disease reaches point of highest development. Body resists further damage
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Decline Stage
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First signs of recovery, Could relapse
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Recovery Stage
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Pathogen is overcome. Still susceptible
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Immune System
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Mechanical and Cellular Defenses
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Mechanical Defenses
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skin, mucous membranes and cilia lined airways
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Cellular Defenses
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Eliminates microorganisms, foreign pathogens and antigens (B & T Cells)
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Immunizations
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Help to minimize incidence of childhood disease
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Epidemiology
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Used to study infectious diseases in a population
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Sporadic Outbreak
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Occasional occurrence
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Endemic Outbreak
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Regular cases often occurring in a region
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Epidemic Outbreak
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Unusually high cases in a region
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Pandemic Outbreak
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Global epidemic (zombies)
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Hepatitis B
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Attacks liver, lifelong infection, liver cancer/failure, death. Spread when infected blood enters another
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-itis
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Inflammation
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Hepatitis B S&S
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flu-like, fatigue, weakness, nausea, ab pain, jaundice
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Hepatitis C
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Most common chronic bloodborne infection. Spread through contact with blood
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HIV
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Retrovirus combines with host cell. Infects T4 blood cells, B-Cells and monocytes
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AIDS
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
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Hepatitis A
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Liver inflammation. Transmitted by fecal or oral routes
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MRSA
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
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MRSA cont.
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Bacteria resistant to beta-lactams by produces an enzyme called Beta-Lactamase. Augmentin can disable it
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OSHA
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (1991)
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Hydrocolloid Dressing
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Considered a superior barrier
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Disinfectant
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A 1:10 ratio of disinfectant to water. Contaminated items should be washed in 159.8 F for 25 min
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Two tests for HIV |
Rapid and Antibody Screening |
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Virus |
An organism that lives in cells |
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Bloodborne Pathogen |
Microorganism that causes disease |
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Ratio of bleach to water |
1:10 |
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Function of 3 drugs for HIV |
Blocks action of enzyme it needs. Blocks copying of viral genes. Protect T-Cells. |
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2 ways an athlete can prevent Bloodborne Path. exposure |
Avoid contact with bodily fluids and avoid exhaustive exercise |
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Hours required if student seeks certification in NATA |
1500 hours |
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Publication distributed by sports section of APTA |
JOSPT |
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Who is responsible for athletes to have insurance? |
The AT |
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How to become NATA certified |
Complete entry level AT program, Pass BOC exam, and CPR/AED certified |