zoonotic diseases by Mrs. Stem https://padlet.com/mstem99/cdpcyhmuj2ap List your disease in the correct column according to the type of pathogen and interesting facts; make sure to include all names of group members! en-us 2017-10-09 15:21:13 UTC 2023-08-15 01:03:59 UTC hello@padlet.com example: The Flu (names of people in group) mstem99 https://padlet.com/mstem99/cdpcyhmuj2ap/wish/234510888 1. caused by the influenza virus.
2. there's a vaccine available to prevent it.
3. has killed 1/3 of the world's population during the flu epidemic from 1918 to 1919.
4. No cure; can take OTC meds to relieve symptoms.
5.  Can take antivirals (within 48 hrs) to reduce severity.
6.  symptoms: body aches, fever, chills.
7.  drinks plenty of water/fluids to avoid dehydration.]]> 2018-02-22 22:04:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mstem99/cdpcyhmuj2ap/wish/234510888 salmonella (Tanaydí) https://padlet.com/mstem99/cdpcyhmuj2ap/wish/235427443 1. Caused by the salmonellosis bacteria 
2. To prevent it you should wash your hands, clean up pet feces if you have pets, Keep things separate, and avoid eating raw eggs/meats
3. salmonella is transmitted to humans when we eat foods contaminated whit animal feces
4. There are treatments for usually you take medications but you can also get antibiotics and anti diarrheals
5. some symptoms are 
diarrhea
abdominal pain/ cramps
fever 
vomiting and
chills
6. What I found interesting  is that salmonellosis is one of the most frequently reported illnesses in the U.S.]]> 2018-02-26 15:52:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mstem99/cdpcyhmuj2ap/wish/235427443 Rabies (Kahron) https://padlet.com/mstem99/cdpcyhmuj2ap/wish/235427580
1. Mainly caused by infected animals through a bite and saliva. 
2. Don't feed, touch or adopt wild animals, stray dogs or cats. Be sure your dogs, cats and ferrets are up-to-date on their rabies vaccinations. Vaccinated pets serve as a buffer between rabid wildlife and man. Protect them, and you may reduce your risk of exposure to rabies. 
3. Only six people have survived a rabies infection after showing symptoms/signs. 
4. Rabies caused about 17,400 deaths in 2015. 5. More than 95% of human deaths caused by rabies occur in Africa and Asia. 
5.Some pain may occur and you may have Muscle spasms or paralysis. 
6.Some symptoms are dizziness, fear, hallucination, aggression, vomiting and etc.
7. Treatments: Blood transfusion, and antiviral drug, and Milwaukee protocol.

]]> 2018-02-26 15:52:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mstem99/cdpcyhmuj2ap/wish/235427580 West Nile Virus (Becky and Janice) https://padlet.com/mstem99/cdpcyhmuj2ap/wish/235429922 1. Caused by infected mosquitoes who carries the RNA virus of the Flaviviridae family.
2. There is not a vaccine for the West Nile virus yet, but OTC pain relievers and intravenous fluids can help.
3. To prevent the virus you could wear protective clothing like long pants, long sleeves and you could also use bug spray.
4. How is it transmitted: Mosquitoes bite an infected bird, then it bites a human.
5. Symptoms: Fever, Body aches, Skin rash, Coma, Convulsions and Paralysis.
6. WNV was first isolated in a woman in the West Nile district of Uganda in 1937. There was  West Nile Virus breakout in the U.S. between 1999-2010.
7. How is it detected: Brain Tests, Blood tests and Laboratory tests.]]> 2018-02-26 15:55:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mstem99/cdpcyhmuj2ap/wish/235429922 Payton Schreiber Pan + Jackson Cooper https://padlet.com/mstem99/cdpcyhmuj2ap/wish/235432725 EBOLA

1. The Ebola virus causes the disease which people think came from bats.
2. There was a recent Ebola outbreak in 2014.
3. You should avoid infected people, areas and wild animals to prevent infection.
4. Ebola is transferred through contact with any bodily fluids.
5. The symptoms include fever, headache, chills, internal bleeding, and vomiting.
6. There is no cure. Treatment includes supportive intensive care and oxygen therapy.]]> 2018-02-26 15:59:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mstem99/cdpcyhmuj2ap/wish/235432725 Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) - Nitin & BrAdY https://padlet.com/mstem99/cdpcyhmuj2ap/wish/235433448 - Also known as "Mad Cows Disease"
- Over 180,000 cows infected and killed in the 1990s
- Can spread to humans even though its primary target is cows, and it is usually devistating
]]> 2018-02-26 16:00:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mstem99/cdpcyhmuj2ap/wish/235433448 Serendipity (Salmonella) GamzeeMakara027 https://padlet.com/mstem99/cdpcyhmuj2ap/wish/235436102 1) Caused by eating raw eggs, meat, or milk
2) Prevented by washing your hands-especially after touching raw meat, after using the bathroom, 
or after visiting farms, including petting zoos. (reptiles such as turtles and iguanas carry salmonella) 
; cooking meat and eggs thoroughly-  Cooking will kill salmonella.
3) Symptoms are cramps, colds, chills, fever, headache, throwing up, and upset stomach
4) Treatments include drinking a lot of water, antibiotics, or acetaminophen
5) 1.2 million cases of illnesses and 450 deaths
6) Kids under 5 get it more easily
*doctors will send a stool sample to the lab for analysis to confirm
]]> 2018-02-26 16:04:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mstem99/cdpcyhmuj2ap/wish/235436102 Zika: Josh, Ben, Ty jfdore1005 https://padlet.com/mstem99/cdpcyhmuj2ap/wish/235440139 1. Transmitted by a virus from Aedes mosquitoes.
2. Symptoms are mild fever, skin rash, join paint,  and conjunctivitis
3. Transmitted by sex, mosquito bites, and mother to unborn baby
4. Prevention are condoms , safe sex, bug spray and bug prevention and exposure.
 5. News is that it is spreading to the US and that pregnant women's baby's are being deformed--heads are too small-causes mental issues
6. detected by blood or urine test
their are no treatments, no vaccine or specific treatment]]> 2018-02-26 16:09:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mstem99/cdpcyhmuj2ap/wish/235440139 Tapeworm (Kylie) mstem99 https://padlet.com/mstem99/cdpcyhmuj2ap/wish/235441540 2018-02-26 16:11:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mstem99/cdpcyhmuj2ap/wish/235441540 Bed Bugs - Zoe and Sara https://padlet.com/mstem99/cdpcyhmuj2ap/wish/235446532 1. Causes: bugs hiding in cushions and biting the people.
2. Cures or Treatments: Stop sleeping in the same bed as them and they won't bite. 
3. Symptoms: bites are itchy, red, and in a line. Swelling, small bump, or redness.
4. Transmission: They can jump from surface to surface.
5. Prevention: Disinfect and check mattresses and couches often
6. Interesting Facts and Current News: The saying "Don't let the bed bugs bite" is most likely from the Colonial Era.]]> 2018-02-26 16:17:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mstem99/cdpcyhmuj2ap/wish/235446532 Malaria: Amman Athar https://padlet.com/mstem99/cdpcyhmuj2ap/wish/235447141 -malaria is a parasite
-symptoms include: fever, tiredness, vomiting, and headaches
--it is transmitted by mosquito bites
-there is a vaccine for it and you can use mosquito repellent
-it is detected by blood tests
*"Antimalarial medicines can also be used to prevent malaria. For travellers, malaria can be prevented through chemoprophylaxis, which suppresses the blood stage of malaria infections, thereby preventing malaria disease."--WHO

**Vaccine is being tested in 3 sub-Saharan African countries--WHO

]]> 2018-02-26 16:18:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mstem99/cdpcyhmuj2ap/wish/235447141 https://padlet.com/mstem99/cdpcyhmuj2ap/wish/235831046 Emmett & Kieran]]> 2018-02-27 12:56:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mstem99/cdpcyhmuj2ap/wish/235831046 Lyme Disease: Anna, Ryan, Taylen https://padlet.com/mstem99/cdpcyhmuj2ap/wish/235923075 1. Caused by a tick bite (black legged tick) 
2. Symptoms include joint problems, heart problems, fever, rash, arthritis, swollen body, and fatigue.
3.  
4. Prevention is to avoid ticks, and apply permethrin to clothing before going outside
5.  Penicillin, doxycycline and amoxicillin
 ]]> 2018-02-27 15:18:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mstem99/cdpcyhmuj2ap/wish/235923075 avian (bird) flu: haley rosendale https://padlet.com/mstem99/cdpcyhmuj2ap/wish/235953296 1) what causes it? 
it is caused by a virus that is passed from bird to bird through saliva, nasal secretions and/or feces. 
2)any cures or treatments? 
peramiuir (rapivab) should work against bird flu. 
3) what are the symptoms?
symptoms begin within two to eight days, and can seem like the common flu, cough, fever, sore throat, muscle aches, headache, and shortness of breath may occur. 
4) how is it transmitted?
animal species sometimes can cross over and cause illness in another species. 
5)how can it be prevented? 
it is carried by birds but, it is very difficult to prevent it spreading however, there are some general measures you can take to reduce your risk of catching a viral infection. 
6) any  interesting facts?
- the deadly form was first discovered in italy in 1878 
- the virus can survive for three months in bird droppings; the virus can also survive in water up to four days.

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