You are an epidemiologist working for the World Health Organisation when reports come in from three separate countries of a number of cases of an acute respiratory infection with a high mortality rate (-15%). The pattern ofspread indicates that this disease is highly communicable, most likely spread through aerosol droplets. Infected individuals are found to have noticeably raised temperatures from the time of early infection. Suggest 2-3 recommendations either to individuals, hospitals or government agencies that you could make to attempt to reduce the spread ofthe disease and describe why these would help. (5 marks) Ifthis infectious disease was to spread through human populations around the world, what would it be an example of? (1 mark)
Suggestions to individuals to minimize the infection-
1) minimize infection by maintaining distance between infected and healthy individuals. - by mskntsing adequate distance , it is possible to reduce the chances of infection
2) ensure adequate and appropriate ventilation and air filtration. - appropriate ventilation clear the room sir and also wipe out infected sir droplets thus help in reducing infection
3) clearing and disinfection of environment. - disinfection of nearby environment is important. As we are inhaling the air present around as us . Thus also help in reducing infection
4) wear a mask in order to prevent infection if you are working around infected prople. - mask contains filters, which filter the air , during breathing . Thus help in minimizing intake of infected droplets present in sir.
5) maintain respiratory hygiene. - cleaning of respiratory tract with time Also help in reducing the infection.
It could be swine flu , or bird flu.
You are an epidemiologist working for the World Health Organisation when reports come in from three...
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