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Mumps

Mumps or Infectious Parotitis is a viral disease caused by Paramyxovirus virus which affect the salivary glands (parotid gland). With children, the symptoms are not generally severe. Glandular complication occurs to 25% of infectious parotitis clients.

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Cholera or Violent Dysentery

Cholera, also known as Violent Dysentery or El tor, is the infection of the small intestine. The causative agent for Cholera is Vibrio choleriae. Cholera is said to be affecting millions of people in the world with deaths of 100,000-130,00 per year as of 2010.

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Dengue Fever

Dengue Fever is an acute febrile infectious disease caused by the dengue virus. It is classified into two groups: uncomplicated and severe. It is believe to infect 50 to 100 million people worldwide that has already resulted in an estimated 12,500 deaths.

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Rabies

Rabies, also known as Hydrophobia, Lyssa, and La Rage, is a viral infection which can cause encephalitis in warm-blooded animals. It affects the Central Nervous System, which can ultimately lead to death. The causative agent for Rabies is the Rhabdo virus…

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Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis also known as Koch’s infection, phthisis, galloping consumption, and pulmonary tuberculosis. Is a respiratory infection that usually affects the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body like the bones. Causative agents for tuberculosis can be Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Mycobacterium bovis, and Mycobacterium avis. Mycobacterium bovis (bovine) is a bacilli from cattles that transfers to humans through unpasteurized milk. Mycobacterium avis (avian) is a bacilli from birds. A derivation from the Mycobacterium avis, Mycobacterium Avium Complex (MAC), is an opportunistic infection for patients with AIDS.

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Herpes Zoster

Herpes Zoster, commonly known as shingles, is a viral infection with a causative agent of Varicella zoster virus and is characterized by skin rashes observed on one side of the body. It is the dormant or inactive type of chicken pox and one cannot develop herpes zoster if the client has no history of chicken pox. Herpes zoster usually affects adults and the mode of transmission is direct by droplet. Once infected Herpes zoster does not give permanent immunity.

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