Infectious diseases are caused by pathogenic microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi. They can spread directly from person to person or indirectly through contact with contaminated surfaces or objects. Common signs of infection include fever, fatigue, diarrhea, muscle aches and coughing. Infections are treated using medications like antibiotics, antivirals and antifungals. Preventing the spread of infectious diseases involves practices like hand washing, vaccinations, safely preparing food and practicing safe sex.
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Communicable diseases occur only when the causative agent comes into contact with a susceptible host in a suitable environment. Prevention and control efforts for communicable diseases may be directed to any of these three elements. Communicable diseases affect both individuals and communities, so control efforts may be directed at both. Treatment of persons with communicable diseases with antibiotics typically kills the agent and renders them noninfectious. Thus, treatment is also prevention. A simple way to prevent the occurrence of communicable diseases is to eliminate the infectious agent through, for example, cooking food, washing hands, and sterilizing surgical instruments between use. Assuring the safety of drinking water through filtration and chlorination and treating sewage appropriately are other important means of preventing the spread of communicable diseases.
For most communicable diseases there is an interval between infection and occurrence of symptoms (the incubation period) in which the infectious agent is multiplying or developing. Some persons who are infected may never develop manifestations of the disease even though they may be capable of transmitting it (inapparent infection). Some persons may carry (and transmit) the agent over prolonged periods (carriers) whether or not they develop symptoms. Treatment during the incubation period may cure the infection, thereby preventing both disease and transmission. This preventive treatment (chemoprophylaxis) is often used in persons who have been exposed to sexually transmitted diseases such as syphilis and gonorrhea. It also is effective in persons who have been infected with tuberculosis, although the preventive treatment must be given for several months.
The susceptibility of the host to a specific infectious agent can be altered through immunization (e.g., against measles) or through taking medications that can prevent establishment of infection following exposure (chemoprophylaxis). Since malnutrition and specific vitamin deficiencies (such as vitamin A) may increase susceptibility to infection, ensuring proper nutrition and administering vitamin A can be more general ways of increasing host resistance. If persons survive a communicable disease, he or she may develop immunity that will prevent the disease from recurring if re-exposed to the causative agent.
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Communicable diseases occur only when the causative agent comes into contact with a susceptible host in a suitable environment. Prevention and control efforts for communicable diseases may be directed to any of these three elements. Communicable diseases affect both individuals and communities, so control efforts may be directed at both. Treatment of persons with communicable diseases with antibiotics typically kills the agent and renders them noninfectious. Thus, treatment is also prevention. A simple way to prevent the occurrence of communicable diseases is to eliminate the infectious agent through, for example, cooking food, washing hands, and sterilizing surgical instruments between use. Assuring the safety of drinking water through filtration and chlorination and treating sewage appropriately are other important means of preventing the spread of communicable diseases.
For most communicable diseases there is an interval between infection and occurrence of symptoms (the incubation period) in which the infectious agent is multiplying or developing. Some persons who are infected may never develop manifestations of the disease even though they may be capable of transmitting it (inapparent infection). Some persons may carry (and transmit) the agent over prolonged periods (carriers) whether or not they develop symptoms. Treatment during the incubation period may cure the infection, thereby preventing both disease and transmission. This preventive treatment (chemoprophylaxis) is often used in persons who have been exposed to sexually transmitted diseases such as syphilis and gonorrhea. It also is effective in persons who have been infected with tuberculosis, although the preventive treatment must be given for several months.
The susceptibility of the host to a specific infectious agent can be altered through immunization (e.g., against measles) or through taking medications that can prevent establishment of infection following exposure (chemoprophylaxis). Since malnutrition and specific vitamin deficiencies (such as vitamin A) may increase susceptibility to infection, ensuring proper nutrition and administering vitamin A can be more general ways of increasing host resistance. If persons survive a communicable disease, he or she may develop immunity that will prevent the disease from recurring if re-exposed to the causative agent.
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GOAL
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being to preserve human and animal health and the effectiveness of antimicrobial medications.
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1. INFECTION DISEASE TRANSMISSION
SUBMITTED BY
ACHHIK CHAKRAWARTI
BBA. LLB (Hons.) 3rd
sem
ENROLLMENT NO-A8121516026
Under guidance of:
Faculty Guide
Dr Akhilesh Kumar Singh
ABS, Lucknow
AMITY LAW SCHOOL AMITY
UNIVERSITY, UTTAR PRADESH
LUCKNOW CAMPUS
2. INFECTIOUS DISEASE ?
Infectious diseases are caused by pathogenic micro
organisms, such as bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi;
the diseases can be spread, directly or indirectly, from
one person to another. Zoonoticdiseases are infectious
diseases of animals that can cause disease when
transmitted to humans.
Infectious diseases are disorders caused by organisms
such as bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites. Many
organisms live in and on our bodies. They're normally
harmless or even helpful, but under certain conditions,
some organisms may cause disease.
Some infectious diseases can be passed from person to
person. Some are transmitted by bites from insects or
animals. And others are acquired by ingesting
contaminated food or water or being exposed to
organisms in the environment.
3. Signs and symptoms vary dependingon the organism
causing the infection, but often includefever and
fatigue. Mild infections may respond to rest and home
remedies, while some life-threateninginfections may
require hospitalization.
Many infectious diseases, such as measles and
chickenpox, can be prevented by vaccines. Frequent
and thorough hand-washing also helps protect you from
most infectious diseases.
INFECTION ?
Infection is the invasion of an organism's
body tissues by disease-causing agents, their
multiplication,and the reaction of host tissues to these
organisms and the toxins they produce. Infectious
disease, also known as transmissible
disease or communicabledisease, is illness resulting
from an infection.
4. Infections are caused by infectious
agents includingviruses, viroids, prions, bacteria, nemat
odes such as parasitic roundworms
and pinworms, arthropodssuch as ticks, mites, fleas,
and lice, fungi such as ringworm, and other macro
parasites such as tapeworms and other helminths.
Hosts can fight infections using their immune
system. Mammalian hosts react to infections with
an innate response, often involving inflammation,
followed by an adaptive response.
Specific medications used to treat infections
include antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, antiprotozoal
s, and antihelminthics. Infectious diseases resulted in
9.2 million deaths in 2013 (about 17% of all
deaths) The branch of medicine that focuses on
infections is referred to as infectious disease.
5. SYMPTOMS OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE ?
Each infectious disease has its own specific signs and
symptoms. General signs and symptoms common to a
number of infectious diseases include:
Fever
a medical condition in which
the body temperature is higher than usual and
the heart beats very fast
Diarrhea
Diarrhea,also spelled diarrhoea,is the condition
of having at least three loose or liquid bowel
movements each day. It often lasts for a few days
and can result in dehydration due to fluid loss. Signs
6. of dehydrationoften begin with loss of the normal
stretchiness of the skin and irritable behaviour
Fatigue
Fatigue is a subjective feeling of tiredness which is
distinct from weakness, and has a gradual onset.
Unlike weakness, fatigue can be alleviated by
periods of rest. Fatigue can have physical or mental
causes
Muscle aches
muscle pain, is a symptom of many diseases and
disorders. The most common causes are the overuse
or over-stretching of a muscle or group of muscles.
Myalgia without a traumatic history is often due
to viral infections
Coughing
A cough, also known as tussis, is a sudden reflex
that humans and many animals have. Its purposeis to
clear the throat and breathingpassage of foreign
particles, microbes, irritants, fluids, and mucus - it is a
rapid expulsion of air from the lungs. Coughing can be
done deliberatelyor involuntarily.
7. CAUSES OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE ?
Infectious diseases can be caused by:
Bacteria. These one-cell organisms are responsible
for illnesses such as strep throat, urinary tract
infections and tuberculosis.
Viruses. Even smaller than bacteria, viruses cause a
multitudeof diseases ranging from the common cold
to AIDS.
Fungi. Many skin diseases, such as ringworm and
athlete's foot, are caused by fungi. Other types of
fungi can infect your lungs or nervous system.
Parasites.Malaria is caused by a tiny parasite that is
transmitted by a mosquito bite. Other parasites may
be transmitted to humans from animal feces.
8. Direct contact
An easy way to catch most infectious diseases is by
coming in contact with a person or animal who has the
infection. Three ways infectious diseases can be spread
through direct contact are:
Personto person. A common way for infectious
diseases to spread is through the direct transfer of
bacteria, viruses or othergerms from one person to
another. This can occur when an individual with the
bacteriumor virus touches, kisses, or coughs or
sneezes on someone who isn't infected.
These germs can also spread through the exchange
of body fluids from sexual contact.The person who
passes the germ may have no symptoms of the
disease, but may simply be a carrier.
Animal to person. Being bitten or scratched by an
infected animal even a pet can make you sick and, in
extreme circumstances, can be fatal. Handling
animal waste can be hazardous, too. For example,
you can acquire a toxoplasmosis infection by
scooping your cat's litter box.
Mother to unborn child. A pregnant woman may
pass germs that cause infectious diseases to her
unborn baby. Some germs can pass through the
placenta. Germs in the vagina can be transmitted to
the baby during birth.
9. Indirect contact
Disease-causing organisms also can be passed by
indirect contact. Many germs can linger on an
inanimate object, such as a tabletop, doorknobor faucet
handle.
When you touch a doorknob handledby someone ill
with the flu or a cold, for example, you can pick up the
germs he or she left behind. If you then touch your
eyes, mouth or nose before washing your hands, you
may become infected.
Insect bites
Some germs rely on insect carriers such as mosquitoes,
fleas, lice or ticks to move from host to host. These
carriers are known as vectors. Mosquitoes can carry the
malaria parasite or West Nile virus, and deer ticks may
carry the bacteriumthat causes Lyme disease.
Foodcontamination
Anotherway disease-causing germs can infect you is
through contaminatedfood and water. This mechanism
of transmission allows germs to be spread to many
peoplethrough a single source. E. coli, for example, is a
bacterium present in or on certain foods such as
undercooked hamburger or unpasteurized fruit juice.
10. Risk factors
While anyone can catch infectious diseases, you may be
more likely to get sick if your immune system isn't
working properly. This may occur if:
You're taking steroids or other medications that
suppress your immune system, such as anti-rejection
drugs for a transplanted organ
You have HIV or AIDS
You have certain types of cancer or other disorders
that affect your immune system
In addition, certain othermedical conditionsmay
predispose you to infection, includingimplanted
medical devices, malnutrition and extremes of age,
among others.
Complications
Most infectious diseases have only minor
complications. But some infections such as pneumonia,
AIDS and meningitis can become life-threatening. A
few types of infections have been linked to a long-term
increased risk of cancer:
Human papillomavirus is linked to cervical cancer
Helicobacter pylori is linked to stomach cancer and
peptic ulcers
Hepatitis B and C have been linked to liver cancer
11. In addition, some infectious diseases may become
silent, only to appearagain in the future sometimes
even decades later. For example, someone who's had a
chickenpox infection may develop shingles much later
in life.
Prevention
Infectious agents can enter your body through:
Skin contact or injuries
Inhalation of airbornegerms
Ingestion of contaminated food or water
Tick or mosquito bites
Sexual contact
Followthese tips to decrease your risk of infecting
yourself or others:
12. Washyour hands. This is especially important
before and after preparingfood, before eating, and
after using the toilet. And try not to touch your eyes,
nose or mouth with your hands, as that's a common
way germs enter the body.
Get vaccinated.Immunization can drastically
reduce your chances of contractingmany diseases.
Make sure to keep up to date on your recommended
vaccinations, as well as your children's.
Stay home when ill. Don't go to work if you are
vomiting, have diarrhea or have a fever. Don't send
your child to school if he or she has these signs and
symptoms, either.
Prepare food safely. Keep countersand other
kitchen surfaces clean when preparing meals. Cook
foods to the propertemperatureusing a food
thermometer to check for doneness. For ground
meats, that means at least 160 F (71 C); for poultry,
165 F (74 C); and for most othermeat, at least 145 F
(63 C).
In addition, promptlyrefrigerate leftovers don't let
cooked foods remain at room temperaturefor
extended periods of time.
Practicesafe sex. Always use condoms if you or
your partnerhas a history of sexually transmitted
infections or high-risk behavior.
13. Don'tshare personal items. Use your own
toothbrush, comb and razor. Avoid sharing drinking
glasses or dining utensils.
Travel wisely. If you're travelling out of the
country, talk to your doctor about any special
vaccinations such as yellow fever, cholera, hepatitis
A or B, or typhoid fever you may need.
TREATMENT OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE
Knowing what type of germ is causing your illness
makes it easier for your doctorto choose appropriate
treatment.
Antibiotics
Antibiotics are grouped into "families" of similar types.
Bacteria also are put together in groups of similar types,
such as streptococcusor E. coli.
14. Certain types of bacteria are especially susceptibleto
particularclasses of antibiotics. Treatment can be
targeted more precisely if your doctorknows what type
of bacteria you're fighting.
Antibiotics are usually reserved for bacterial infections,
because these types of drugs have no effect on illnesses
caused by viruses. But sometimes it's difficult to tell
which type of germ is at work. For example, some types
of pneumoniaare caused by viruses while others are
caused by bacteria.
The overuse of antibiotics has resulted in several types
of bacteria developing resistance to one or more
varieties of antibiotics. This makes these bacteria much
more difficult to treat.
Antivirals
Drugs have been developed to treat some, but not all,
viruses. Examples includethe viruses that cause:
HIV/AIDS
Herpes
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Influenza
15. Antifungals
Topical antifungal medications can be used to treat skin
or nail infections caused by fungi. Some fungal
infections, such as those affecting the lungs or the
mucous membranes, can be treated with an oral
antifungal. More severe internal organ fungal
infections, especially in peoplewith weakened immune
systems, may require intravenous antifungal
medications.
Anti-parasitics
Some diseases, including malaria, are caused by tiny
parasites. While there are drugs to treat these diseases,
some varieties of parasites have developed resistance to
the drugs.
Alternativemedicine
A number of products have been purportedto help fend
off common illnesses, such as the cold or flu. While
some of these substances have appeared promising in
early trials, follow-up studies may have had negative or
inconclusive results. More research needs to be done.
Some of the substancesthat have been studied for
preventing or shorteningthe duration of infection
include:
Cranberry
16. Echinacea
Garlic
Ginseng
Goldenseal
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Zinc
Check with your doctorbefore trying any productsthat
promise to boost your immune system or chase colds
and other illnesses away. Some of these productsmay
cause allergic reactions or interact adversely with other
medications you may be taking.