Khushi patel, Abigail zeo, Angelia ramos, Jennifer guzman Current Outbreaks
Overview Health Organizations Bacteria Resistance Measles Ebola Zika Malaria Influenza E. Coli
World Health Organization (WHO) AR World Health Organization (WHO) Ensures the safety of the air Their focus group is women and children They provide people with food, water, and medicines Doctors are a necessity
Centers of disease control (CDC) AR Centers of disease control (CDC) Conducts and supports health promotion Established in 1946 They help with more than just diseases Monitors outbreaks of chronic diseases
Resistant Bacteria Bacteria becomes resistant to antibiotics AR Resistant Bacteria Bacteria becomes resistant to antibiotics Antibiotics are often used unnecessarily Infections can become lethal Not all antibiotics can help
Prevention Don’t take them unless COMPLETELY necessary Take certified antibiotics only Always complete the full prescription Be hygienic Take the right dosage
Measles Contagious infection mainly found in children Rubeola virus Replicates and spreads through nose and throat Symptoms = typical fever, conjunctivitis, widespread skin rash Location = common in Eastern Hemisphere
Measles Kills about 100,000 people a year worldwide 60 cases a year in USA from years 2000-2010 Leads to ear infections, lung/airway diseases, pneumonia Effectively stunted by vaccines
Ebola Rare and fatal disease, found in humans and non-human primates Symptoms = random bruising/bleeding, vomiting, fever Location= African countries, with first recorded outbreak in 1976 in Sudan Most recent recorded outbreak in August 2018 in Republic of Congo
Ebola Average mortality rate is 50% Can spread through direct contact or sex Easily prevented through basic safety precautions (sanitization, consistent protection of exposed or raw skin) Effective vaccine rVSV-ZEBOV
JG-Zika Zika is a virus transmitted by mosquitoes Causes asymptomatic or mild infection (fever and rash) in humans 5,728 cases of Zika Virus in U.S between 2015-2018
JG-zika First outbreak- Yap Island in the Federated states of Micronesia in 2007 Avoid mosquitos' bites Apply plenty of insect repellent No vaccine exist
JG-malaria Malaria- disease transmitted by mosquitoes Life-threatening, serious, can lead to death About 212 million malaria cases in 2015 About 429,000 malaria deaths
JG-malaria Malaria has been known since ancient time Avoid getting bit by mosquitoes There is cure but only if treated early Medications-chloroquine-synthetic drug
influenza A viral infection that attacks your respiratory system May seem like a common cold with a runny nose, sneezing and sore throat Symptoms include fatigue, body aches, sore throat, fever, etc. Children most susceptible 5 to 20 percent of United States population infected KP
influenza Outbreak in 1918 Doctor in Kansas reported unusual flu activity Annual flu vaccination for everyone age 6 months or older Contain coughs and sneezes KP
E. coli Can get exposed to it from contaminated water or food Symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal pain, and vomiting 73 million infected 5,000 die every year KP
E. coli Foods of outbreak are different each year Mostly from uncooked meats and leafy greens First recognized in 1982 KP
What is W.H.O.? World Health Organization Wide Health Organization AR World Health Organization Wide Health Organization World Healing Organization Wide Healing Organization
What is a way to prevent resistant bacteria? Take antibiotics for less of the time you are prescribed Take antibiotics for any infection Take antibiotics when they are a necessity Take a bigger dosage so healing is faster
AZ- What is the virus that causes measles? Ebola Influenza Rubeola E. Coli
AZ- Where did the most recent ebola outbreak take place? USA Republic of Congo Sudan Micronesia
JG ABC's When was the first outbreak of Zika? 2000 2007 2006 2001
JG- ABC's How is malaria transmitted? By mosquito bites By other bug bites By getting it from someone infected By touching someone infected
AbcD’s When was the outbreak of influenza? A. 1982 B. 1918 C. 1928 KP
ABCD’s How many people die from E. Coli? A. 50,000 KP B. 6,000
Overview Health Organizations Bacteria Resistance Measles Ebola Zika Malaria Influenza E. Coli