Infectionous Influenza What is Influenza? Influenza is commonly referred to as the flu.

lu. It is caused by a virus that infect the respiratory system of organisms Fever Cough Headache Fatigue Runny/stuffy nose o Weaker Immune system Nausea Diarrhoea vomiting It is usually mistaken for the common flu due to its similarities however the influenza is more severe If uncured people infect with influenza may die. Mortality rates are 0.1% Influenza outbreaks usually occur during cold seasons Influenza epidemics hardly occur but will occur when the human population is exposed to little immunity

Who can get Influenza? Anyone can become infected with influenza Elderly or people with chronic illnesses are more susceptible Healthier people are unlikely to get it

What causes Influenza? Three types of Influenza including A, B and C A and B are common and occur almost every winter the main influenza type that causes death Type C however, causes mild respiratory illness and are very weak in comparison to type A and B. People who have good immune systems react appropriately to foreign materials, will show no symptoms. Influenza is caused by a bacteria hence, it continually changes enabling it to evade the effects of the immune system o When a person gets sick, naturally the antibodies released from the immune system are released to engulf the organism. o After destroying the organism, the immune system develops a log and creates a specific antibody that is directed to kill that virus o Overtime, the first antibody developed will no longer recognise the newer virus because the 2nd virus has been mutated

How is Influenza transferred?

In direct contact with a sneeze or cough spread by droplets in the air

How can it be treated? Keep chest area warm Get plenty of rest Eat healthy foods rich in vitamins and nutrients Drink plenty of fluids. Stay away from alcoholic beverages Seek medical assistance

Effects of Influenza ? If not killed by the hosts immune system, the virus makes its way into the hosts respiratory tract When in the tract, the influenza virus invade the respiratory cells and being replicating in the cells nucleus where the protein is located. Once their reproduction process is complete, the virus burst out of the cell which in turns damages the cell By damaging the hosts cell, the basis unit of life, the virus can provoke strain and also make the host more vulnerable to other infections.

How to avoid/prevent Influenza? Vaccinations are available such as the Trivalent Influenza Vaccine o Purified virus o Inactive o Safe low reactivity, no risk of transmission It is recommended that everyone over the age of 6 months should receive the flu vaccinations Prevent contact with unhygienic or crowded farms Avoid going into contact with infected individuals Increase o Liquid intake o Warm showers

Infectious - Tuberculosis What is Tuberculosis? Infectious disease caused by the growth of nodule tissues in the lungs Caused by bacteria Mycobacterium

Who can get Tuberculosis? Anyone can become infected with influenza Elderly or people with chronic illnesses are more susceptible Healthier people are unlikely to show bad symptoms

Symptoms Chronic cough sounds close to whopping cough Blood tinged sputum Fever Night sweats Weight lost

What causes Tuberculosis? It is caused by a pathogen/bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

How is it transferred? In direct contact with a sneeze or cough spread by droplets in the air saliva

How is it treated? Medication and confinement stop spreading

Prevention Avoid crowded places Wear mask/ cover mouth when sneezing and coughing Vaccination shots