Meningococcal Disease - Meningitis
Infectious Agent
Exit
Entry
Transmission
Host
Reservior
Reservoir
Natural Reservoir
- The disease resides in the back of the throat or nose
- Mostly thrivies in changing humidity and or smoky or dusty area
Break The Chain!
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Infection Prevention Policies
Modes of Transmission
Most commonly spread by droplets of respiratory or throat secretions from people who are infected. Most common way of transmitting the disease is by sneezing, coughing or livng in close wuaters with an infected person.
Source
Break The Chain!
- Hand Hygiene
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Food Safety
- Cleaing, Disinfection, Sterilization
- Isolation
Portal of Exit
Meningitis exits the body out of the protective lining of the nose and throat.
Break The Chain!
- Person Hygiene
- Personal Protective Equipment
- First Aid
- Repiratory Etiquette (masks)
Susceptible Host
How can you be more susceptible?
- Certain medical conditions
- Medications
- Recent surgical procedures
Source
Break The Chain!
- Immunizations
- Treatment of Underlying Disease
- Patient Education
Infectious Agent
The Microoganisms
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Haemophilus influenzae
- Neisseria meningitidis
Comapred to the shape of a kidney (bean shape) and about the size of a millimeter. Spreads by repiratory droplets and if infected can develop symptoms in 3-7 days. These microoganisms are anaerobic.
Break The Chain!
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Antimicrobial Stewardship
Portal of Exit
Meningitis exits the body out of the protective lining of the nose and throat.
Break The Chain!
- Personal Hygiene
- Personal Protective Equipment
- First Aid
- Repiratory Etiquette (masks)
Susceptible Host
How can you be more susceptible?
- Certain medical conditions
- Medications
- Recent surgical procedures
Source
Break The Chain!
- Immunizations
- Treatment of Underlying Disease
- Patient Education
Modes of Transmission
Most commonly spread by droplets of respiratory or throat secretions from people who are infected. Most common way of transmitting the disease is by sneezing, coughing or living in close quaters with an infected person.
Source
Break The Chain!
- Hand Hygiene
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Food Safety
- Cleaing, Disinfection, Sterilization
- Isolation
Reservoir
Natural Reservoir
- The disease resides in the back of the throat or nose
- Mostly thrivies in changing humidity and or smoky or dusty area
Break The Chain!
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Infection Prevention Policies
Infectious Agent
The Microoganisms
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Haemophilus influenzae
- Neisseria meningitidis
Comapred to the shape of a kidney (bean shape) and about the size of a millimeter. Spreads by repiratory droplets and if infected can develop symptoms in 3-7 days. These microoganisms are anerobic.
Break The Chain!
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Antimicrobial Stewardship
Portal of Entry
The pathogens into your body by ingesting infected respiratory droplets or throat secretions.
Sources
Break The Chain!
- Personal Hygiene
- Personal Protective Equipment
- First Aid
- Repiratory Etiquette (masks)
Portal of Entry
The pathogens into your body by ingesting infected respiratory droplets or throat secretions.
Sources
Break The Chain!
- Personal Hygiene
- Personal Protective Equipment
- First Aid
- Repiratory Etiquette (masks)
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Meningococcal Disease - Meningitis
Infectious Agent
Exit
Entry
Transmission
Host
Reservior
Reservoir
Natural Reservoir
Break The Chain!
Modes of Transmission
Most commonly spread by droplets of respiratory or throat secretions from people who are infected. Most common way of transmitting the disease is by sneezing, coughing or livng in close wuaters with an infected person.
Source
Break The Chain!
Portal of Exit
Meningitis exits the body out of the protective lining of the nose and throat.
Break The Chain!
Susceptible Host
How can you be more susceptible?
Source
Break The Chain!
Infectious Agent
The Microoganisms
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Haemophilus influenzae
- Neisseria meningitidis
Comapred to the shape of a kidney (bean shape) and about the size of a millimeter. Spreads by repiratory droplets and if infected can develop symptoms in 3-7 days. These microoganisms are anaerobic.Break The Chain!
Portal of Exit
Meningitis exits the body out of the protective lining of the nose and throat.
Break The Chain!
Susceptible Host
How can you be more susceptible?
Source
Break The Chain!
Modes of Transmission
Most commonly spread by droplets of respiratory or throat secretions from people who are infected. Most common way of transmitting the disease is by sneezing, coughing or living in close quaters with an infected person.
Source
Break The Chain!
Reservoir
Natural Reservoir
Break The Chain!
Infectious Agent
The Microoganisms
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Haemophilus influenzae
- Neisseria meningitidis
Comapred to the shape of a kidney (bean shape) and about the size of a millimeter. Spreads by repiratory droplets and if infected can develop symptoms in 3-7 days. These microoganisms are anerobic.Break The Chain!
Portal of Entry
The pathogens into your body by ingesting infected respiratory droplets or throat secretions.
Sources
Break The Chain!
Portal of Entry
The pathogens into your body by ingesting infected respiratory droplets or throat secretions.
Sources
Break The Chain!