Nurs 3366 - Hughes - Infection Study Guide Graded A+

diphtheria {Ans: Bacteria that causes the formation of a pseudomembrane across tonsils & throat (URI); droplet}Zika {Ans: Transmission (spread) occurs from mosquito bites or -person-to-mosquito-to-person; from a pregnant woman to her fetus; or by sexual transmission; repellants that contain DEET}viral diarrhea {Ans: mild vomiting and watery diarrhea}rabies S&S {Ans: S&S of anxiety, agitation, confusion, convulsions, production of large amount saliva, plus dysphagia = "foaming at the mouth" & "hydrophobia" (not really a fear of water just can't swallow).}cellulitis {Ans: infection of the dermis and subcutaneous tissue → milder staph infection (impetigo(itchy& contagious blisters)) or Staphylococcus aureus becomes opportunistic tx w/ abx}rubella S&S {Ans: milder virus & mild S&S—fever, rash, swollen glands}