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Varicella symptoms
- rash that turns into itchy fluid-filled blisters and then scabs after a week
- fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, headache
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Varicella onset of symptoms
symptoms last for 5-10 days
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Varicella diagnoses
Made upon presenting rash
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Varicella treatment
- Rash: calamine and colloidal oatmeal bath
- Fever: acetaminophen
- Antiviral: acyclovir
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Varicella reportable in Illinois?
Yes
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Varicella education
- The vaccine should be received (both doses)
- Treat symptoms until they diminish and reduce contact with healthy persons
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West Nile virus transmission
- Mosquitos to humans
- blood transfusions, organ transplants, mother to fetus, and laboratory exposure
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West Nile virus signs and symptoms
- Most of asymptomatic
- fever, headache, joint pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and persistent fatigue and weakness
- meningitis and encephalitis (rare)
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West Nile Virus onset of symptoms
Incubation lasts 2-6 days but ranges 2-14 days
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West Nile virus diagnosis
Clinical signs and symptoms, specialized lab tests of blood and CSF used to detect antibodies
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West Nile virus treatment
- No specific medication
- Mild symptoms: analgesics and antipyretics
- Severe: supportive care in a hospital--IV fluids, analgesics, and nursing care
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West Nile Virus vaccine
No
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West Nile virus reportable in illinois
No
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West Nile virus education
- Use DEET
- Wear long sleeve shirts and pants from dusk to dawn outside
- Screen doors and windows
- Reduce number of mosquitoes around the home
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Yellow fever transmission
humans through the bite of infected mosquito
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Yellow fever signs and symptoms
- sudden onset of fever, chills, severe headache, back pain, general body aches, nausea and vomiting, fatigue, and weakness
- Severe form: high fever, jaundice, bleeding, shock, and multiple organ failure
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Yellow Fever onset of symptoms
3-6 days after exposure
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Yellow Fever diagnosis
Blood tests that look for antibodies
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Yellow fever treatment
- Symptomatic: rest, fluids, pain relievers, and fever reduces
- Avoid meds that increase bleeding
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Yellow fever vaccine
Yes, live virus
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Yellow fever reportable disease in Illinois
No
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Yellow fever education
- Mosquito protection methods
- Weakness and fatigue may last for several months
- Vaccine is for those 9 months or older traveling/living in high risk ares (South America and Africa)
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Legionellosis Transmission
Droplets
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Legionellosis signs and symptoms
cough, shortness of breath, high fever, muscle aches, and headaches
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Legionellosis onset of symptoms
2-14 days
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Legionellosis diagnosis
urine antigen test, cultures of phlegm, and blood specimens
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Legionellosis treatment
Antibiotics
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Legionellosis reportable in Illinois
Yes
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Legionellosis educations
- Prevention: maintain hot tubs, drinking water systems, decorative fountains, and cooling towers
- if you have a weak immune system don't go in or around hot tubs
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