What is Yellow Fever? 🦟🟡 Yellow Fever is a viral disease caused by the yellow fever virus, which is transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes, primarily the Aedes aegypti mosquito. How is it Transmitted? Symptoms of Yellow Fever Yellow Fever has three stages: Diagnosis Treatment Prevention 🛡️
West Nile Virus (WNV) 🦟🦉 What is it?West Nile Virus is a virus primarily spread to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes 🦟. It is part of the flavivirus family and is found mainly in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, North America, and West Asia. How is it Transmitted? Symptoms 😷 Most people infected
What is Tularemia? 🐰🦗 Tularemia, also called “rabbit fever,” is a rare infectious disease caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis. It primarily affects animals like rabbits, rodents, and insects, but can also infect humans. How is Tularemia Transmitted? Humans can get tularemia through: Symptoms of Tularemia Symptoms depend on the route of infection but commonly
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) 🏞️🕷️ What is it?RMSF is a serious illness caused by bacteria called Rickettsia rickettsii, spread through the bite of infected ticks 🕷️. How do you get it? Symptoms 😷 Important! If untreated, RMSF can cause serious complications like damage to organs (heart, kidneys) and can be fatal ⚠️. Diagnosis &
What is Q Fever? Q Fever is a disease caused by the bacterium Coxiella burnetii. It primarily affects animals such as cattle, sheep, and goats but can also infect humans. It is considered a zoonotic disease, meaning it can be transmitted from animals to humans. How is Q Fever Transmitted? Humans usually get Q fever
What is Norovirus? Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes inflammation of the stomach and intestines, leading to acute gastroenteritis. It is often called the “stomach flu,” although it’s not related to influenza (the flu virus). Norovirus is one of the most common causes of foodborne illness outbreaks worldwide. Symptoms Symptoms of norovirus infection
What is Mumps? Mumps is a contagious viral infection caused by the mumps virus, which primarily affects the salivary glands, especially the parotid glands located near the ears. This causes swelling and pain in these glands, leading to the characteristic “chipmunk cheeks” appearance. Symptoms of Mumps Symptoms usually appear 16 to 18 days after exposure
☣️ Anthrax Anthrax is a serious infectious disease caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis. It forms spores that can survive in the environment for decades and infect humans or animals, primarily through skin contact, inhalation, or ingestion. 🧬 Types of Anthrax & Transmission: 🩺 Symptoms: Cutaneous: Inhalation: Gastrointestinal: Injection: 🔍 Diagnosis: 💊 Treatment: ⚠️ Complications:
🐔 Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) Avian influenza is a viral infection caused by influenza type A viruses that primarily affect birds but can occasionally infect humans and other animals. Certain strains, like H5N1 and H7N9, have caused serious illness in people. 🧬 Causes & Transmission: 🩺 Symptoms in Humans: 🔍 Diagnosis: 💊 Treatment: ⚠️ Complications:
🦠 Enteroviruses Enteroviruses are a group of viruses that typically affect the gastrointestinal tract but can spread to other parts of the body. They are most common in children and spread easily, especially in late summer and early fall. 🧬 Common Types: 🦠 How They Spread: 🩺 Symptoms: Often mild or flu-like: Severe cases (rare):
