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Clinical Manifestatio
ns
muscle aches,eye pain with bright lights, followed by chills and fever.Watering and redness of the eyes occurs
Disease Process
CAUSATIVE AGENT:
Leptospira pyrogenes L.
macilae (commonly found ) L. canicola
Period of communicability
: none but leptospira are found in the
patients urine between 10 to 20 days after
onset
INCUBATION PERIOD: 6 to
15 days
DIAGNOSTIC EXAM
total WBC count slightly elevated with neutrophilia.Rising titer of leptospiral antibodies is found from the second week onwards.Increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate (about 60 mm).throbocytopenia
.
Urinalysis with proteinuria.
Hematuria and casts.
MEDICATIONS
PENICILIN G – drug of choice.
TETRACYCLINES (Doxycycline)
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Predisposing Factor:Dirty environment, age, seasons, males,
geographic areas↓
Rodents, wild animals↓
Infected urine or carcasses ↓
Man↓
Incubates for 6 to 15 days↓
Profileration and widespread dissemination↓
Organ systems are affected↓
Leptospirosis↓
Complications:Pneumonia
Optic NeuritisPeripheral neuritis
Definition:
(WEIL’S DISEASE, MUDFEVER, SWINEHERD’S DISEASE,CANICOLAFEVER)
- infection carried by animal both domesticated and wild whose excreta is
contaminated or food which is ingested or inoculated thru skin or mucus membrane
Nursing Management:isolation of patient: urine must be properly disposed
Darken the patient’s room because light is irritating to the eyes of the patient.Observe meticulous skin care to ease pruritus.
health teachings: keep a clean environment
Clinical Manifestatio
nsNUCHAL RIGIDITY
-pathognomonic sign
Neck shoulder and back stiffnessOpisthotonusPositive Kernig and Brudzinski’s sign
Disease Process
CAUSATIVE AGENT: Neisseria meningitidis ( other strains: Haemophilus influenza – common in young children, Streptococcus pneumonia – common in adults, Straphylococcus aureus )PERIOD COMMUNICABILITY-until meningococci are no longer present in the mouth and nasal discharges.INCUBATION PERIOD : 3 – 6 daysMODE OF TRANSMISSION : respiratory droplets
DIAGNOSTIC EXAM:
CBC with differential- elevated white blood cell count, neutrophilsBlood cultures- may indicate organismLumbar puncture with CSF cultures- elvated cell count, may indicate organism
MEDICATIONS
Mannitol
Dexamethasone
Dilantin/phenytoin
Pyretinol/encephabo L
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
bacteria↓
Increased body temperature and increased WBC count
↓
crossing to the blood-brain barrier(since it has no WBC for immunity infection
progresses)↓
meninges, inflammatory response /reaction
↓
Edema in the meninges
↓
affects the intracranial nerves
↓
Brudzinzki’s sign Kernig’s sign ,Photophobia
↓
increased ICP > pain the head
Definition:
is an acute infection of the meninges usually caused by pneumococci, streptococci,
Haemophilus influenza, or aseptic agents (usually viral).
Nursing Management:
Isolate the patient – quiet and darkened roomPrevent stress provoking factors Prevent injury during episodes of convulsionsMaintain fluid and electrolyte balanceProvide balanced diet, low fat
Clinical Manifestatio
ns
Mild fever and malaiseRash – start from the truck and spread to other parts, progression completed in 6 to 8 hours
macule – lesion that is flat
papule – an elevated lesion
vesicle – filled with clear fluid
crust – a scab lesions caused by secretions of a vesicle drying on the skinpustule – vesicle affected and filled with pus
Disease Process
MODE OF TRANSMISSION: direct thru droplet infection or airborn; indirect thru linen and fomites.
INCUBATION PERIOD : 10 to 21 days
DIAGNOSTIC EXAM:
Examination of vesicle fluid under electron microscope( shows round particles )Scrapings of the floor of the vesicles colored by Giemsa. ( Tzanck smear )( shows multinucleated giant cells )Four fold rise in antibody titreDetection of viral DNA by PCRFluorescent Antibody to Membrane Antigen
MEDICATIONS
Acyclovir/zovirax
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Inhalation of contaminated respiratory droplet↓
Infection in the conjunctivae or the mucosa of the upper respiratory tract
↓Viral proliferation in regional lymph nodes
↓Primary viremia
↓2nd viral replication in the internal organs
↓Secondary viremia
↓Infection of cells of the malpighian layer
↓Intercellular & intracellular edema/vesicles
↓
Pre-eruptive manifestations; Mild fever and malaise. Eruptive stage; Rash starts from the
trunk., Appearance of rashes through following
stages: macule, papule, vesicle, pustule, crust, All stages are present simultaneously before all
are covered with scabs, known as “Celestial map”.
Definition:
-Highly contagious disease caused by herpes virus characterized by vascular
eruptions on the skin and mucous membrane.
Nursing Management:
Isolation until crust have fallen off
Calamine lotion over rashes
Antipyretics – for fever.
Handwashing and cutting of fingernails
Clinical Manifestatio
ns
>Presence of NEGRI BODIES in brain tissues (round or oval bodies found in the cytoplasm of neurons in animal with rabies
Disease Process
2 TYPES OF RABIES VIRUS:a. STREET VIRUS - natural virus invading / transmitted in the salivab. FIXED VIRUS – do not usually invade the salivary glands with constant incubation period of 4 to 6 days
INCUBATION PERIOD:a.In dogs and cats - 1 week to 7 ½ monthb.In man - 4 to 8 weeks
MODE OF TRANSMISSION: contamination of a bite/scratch or other break in the skin from saliva
DIAGNOSTIC EXAM:
1. History of exposure – bites2. Development of characteristic symptoms3. Microscopic exams – presence of NEGRI BODIES in brain tissue and saliva4. Flourescent rabies antibody (fra) techique
MEDICATIONS
LYSSAVA
VERORAB
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Rabies virus transmission via animal bites↓
Virus travels along the nerves to the spinal cord and to the brain
↓Virus multiplication happened
↓
Travels alomg other nerves to the salivary glands and into the saliva
↓
Short period of depression, restlessness, malaise and fever
Paralysis in the lower legs, spasm of the muscles, in the throat and voice box
Coma and death
Definition:
(LYSSA, HYDROPHOBIA ) - severe viral infection of the CNS that is communicated to human in the
saliva of infected animals or human caused by rabies virus (RHABDOVIRUS) – filterable virus and
inactivated by sunlight
Nursing Management:
Treatment of wound with soap and water or zephiran betadine
Isolate patient – provide restful, quiet and semi dark environment
Cover IVF with paper bag – no sight of water
Provide comfort
Clinical Manifestatio
nsA.PRODROMAL PHASE•P. falciparum – fatigue, vague abdominal pains, muscle aches, highly colored urine, orthostatic hypotension, hepatomegaly an spleenomegaly•P. vivax – headache, photophobia, muscle aches, anorexia, nausea and vomiting•P. ovale and P. malariae – not significant
Disease Process
MODE OF TRANSMISSION:
1.Person to person thru bites of an infected mosquito
2.Parenterally – blood transfusion or contaminated syringes and needles
3.Mingling of infected maternal blood with that of the infant during delivery
4.Transplacental ( congenital malaria ) – very rare
INCUBATION PERIOD (varies depending on greater or lesser resistance of individual )DIAGNOSTIC
EXAM:
urine reveals small amounts of protein
liver function tests reveals elevated transaminase level and increase in indirect serum bilirubin
MEDICATIONS
4 Aminoquinolines (Choloroquine, Aminodiaquine and Quimine )
Primaquine –pyrimethamine-SULFADOXINE (FANSIDAR) – safest during pregnancy.
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
female Anopheles mosquito bites, injecting saliva containing sporozoites
↓sporozoites enter liver cells and multiply
↓sporozoites change to merozoites
↓
merozoites are released from the liver and enter the bloodstream
↓merozoites attack red blood cells
↓multiply in RBC’S
↓
RBC’s burst and release the merozoites which invade other RBCs and cause recurring chills and
fever
Definition:
( MARSH FEVER)- an acute or chromic disease caused by protozoa
plasmodia transmitted to man by the bite of infected female anopheles mosquito ( Anopheles minimus flavirostris ) which is a night biting and
breeds in flowing clear and shaded stream
NURSING MANAGEMENT:
IsolationSupportive care
PREVENTION:Eliminate breeding places of
mosquitoesAdvise travelers of high risk areas
Screening of windows
s
Clinical Manifestatio
ns
Pathognomonic sign:PseudomembraneIrritating nasal discharge usually serosanguenousBullneck apperanceDyspnea
Disease Process
common in children 6
months to 5 years ( rare
below 6 mos. due to immunity passed from the
mother )MODE OF
TRANSMISSION:
1.Direct contact of mouth
secretions2.Indirect thru toys an clothing
that are contaminatedINCUBATION
PERIOD: 2 to 6 days
PERIOD OF COMMUNICABI
LITY
1 to 2 days in treated patients
DIAGNOSTIC EXAM:
Nose and throat swab
Shick’s test -reveals local
circumscribed area of redness
usually 4 to 3 cm in diameter-
Maloney’ s test- reveals
erythema
MEDICATIONS
Penicillin (Permapen)
erythromycin (E-mycin)
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
causative agent : Cornybacteruim diptheriae↓
Enters the body via direct and indirect contact↓
Produces exotoxin↓
Absorbed into the mucous membranes↓
Causes destruction of the epithelium↓
Inflammatory response takes place↓
Accumulation of inflammatory cells, necrotic epithelial cells, and organism debris, which form
the characteristic adherent grey pseudomembrane
↓Attempts to remove the pseudomembrane result
in bleeding and expose an inflamed
Definition:
characterized by formation of pseudomembranre commonly in the faucial area and tonsils by the
exotoxin produced by Corynebacterium diphtheriae (KLEBS-LOEFFLER BACILLUS)
NURSING MANAGEMENT:
CBR – prevent complicationsOral hygiene
Maintain fluids an d electrolytesAdequate nutrition
Ice colar – relieve pain
Clinical Manifestatio
ns
A.CATARRHAL STAGE ( last about 1 to 2 weeks )-nasopharyngeal secretions-wheezing and cough-low grade fever-stage of hypercommunicabilityB.PAROXYSMAL STAGE-beginning at the end of 2nd week and last for 4 to 6 weeks-spasmodic cough – whoop which is provoked by eating, crying and exertion-subconjunctival hemorrhage – rupture of capillaries
Disease Process
MODE OF TRANSMISSION:
-direct contact from droplet spread from infected child during incubation period and catarrhal stage
PERIOD OF COMMUNICABILIY: days after exposure to 3 weeks after of typical paroxysms
INCUBATION PERIOD : 7 to 14 days ( dis. is only about 6 weeks )DIAGNOSTIC
EXAM
Nasal swab and sputum cultures shows B. pertussis only
WBC-is usually increased
fluorescent antibody screening of nasopharyngeal smears- positive for Pertussis
MEDICATIONS
Penicillin
Erythromycin (Erythrocin)
chlorampenicol
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
B. pertussis is transmitted by droplets↓
Attach to pharyngeal epithelial cells ↓
Release number of antigens, toxins, and other substances
↓Triggers the immune system
↓nasopharyngeal secretions,wheezing
and cough
Definition:
-characterized by repeated attacks or spasmodic coughing which consist of a series of explosive
expiration, typically ending in a long drawn force
inspiration which produces the characterized crowing sound the “whoop” & usually followed by
vomiting.
NURSING MANAGEMENT
CBR
Increase fluid intake – not during attacksAbdominal binders – to prevent abdominal
herniaNo large nipples – to prevent aspiration
No feeding during attacksStrict isolation
High calorie/ bland dietProper positioning
Clinical Manifestatio
ns
general malaise, anorexia , easy fatigability, apathy, irritability, indigestiontachycardia, dyspnea, cyanosisfever – late in the afternoon night sweats – acute exudates involvement ( advanced cases )loses weightmalaisehemoptysis
Disease Process
Tuberculosis:CAUSATIVE AGENT: Mycobacterium tuberculosisMODE OF TRANSMISSION: droplet infectionINCUBATION PEROID: 2-10 weeks
DIAGNOSTIC EXAM:
Sputum acid – fast bacilli staining
RESULTS OF SPUTUM MICROSCOPY O negative for bacilli+- 1 – 4 bacilli++- 5 – 10 bacilli+++ - 10 – 20 bacilli++++ - more than 20 bacilliChest x-raymantoux test
MEDICATIONS
Rifampicin
Isoniazid
PyrazinamideEthambutolStreptomycin
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Repeated close contact w/ infected,Occupation,Indefinite substance abuse via
IV,recurrence of infection↓
Exposure or inhalation of infected Aerosol through droplet nuclei (exposure to infected clients by
coughing,sneezing, talking)↓
Tubercle bacilli invasion in the apices of theLungs or near the pleurae of the lower lobes
↓Bronchopneumonia develops in the lung tissue
↓Necrotic Degeneration occurs
↓drainage of necrotic materials into the
tracheobronchial tree↓
Lesions may calcify (Ghon’s Complex)and form scars and may heal
over a period of time↓
Tubercle bacilli immunity develops↓
Acquired immunity leads to further growth of bacilli and development of active infection
↓Dyspnea, chest tightness, hemoptysis, cracklesNon-productive/productive cough.HemoptysisChest painChest tightnessCrackles
Definition:
is a bacterial infection caused by a germ called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The
bacteria usually attack the lungs, but they can
also damage other parts of the body
NURSING MANAGEMENT
CBRadequate nutritionambulatory chemotherapynpo – hemoptysisoxygen inhalationblood transfusioncoagulants - vit. k and hemostan
Clinical Manifestatio
ns
Sudden onset of hyperpyrexia and headache, patient is flushed and acutely illAnorexia, nausea and vomiting severe abdominal pain and tendernessHepatomegaly – 50 to 60 % of cases
Disease Process
MODE OF TRANSMISSION
: bite of an infected Aedes
aegypti mosquito which
is day biting with limited
flying movement
INCUBATION PERIOD: 4 to 6
daysHEMORRHAGIC
FEVER – is a result of:•Increase capillary
fragility – strong immune complex
reaction that produce toxic substance like
histamine, bradykinin,
which damage capillary wall
DIAGNOSTIC EXAM:
Positive tourniquet test ( rumpel leed test ) – increase capillary fragility.
hematologic exam – decrease Platelet determination count (150,000 to 400,000/cu.mm )
Hemagglutination-inhibition test – most frequently used
MEDICATIONS
Paracetamol (acetaminophen)
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Predisposing factor:Bite of aedes aegypti mosquito carrying a virus
↓Virus goes into the circulation
↓Infect cells and general cellular response
↓
Initiates destruction on the platelet↓
Potential for haemorrhage↓
Stimulates intense inflammatory response↓
Release of exogenous pyrogens↓
Increase WBC (Neutrophils and macrophages)↓
Release of endogenous pyrogens↓
Reset of hypothalamic thermostat↓
fever
Definition:
acute tropical disease characterized by severe pain in the eye and in the joints and bones an accompanied by an initial erythema caused by
dengue virus and transmitted by mosquito
Aedes aegypti
NURSING MANAGEMENT
Epistaxis – ice compress on bridge of nose, let patient bite something
Gum bleeding – ice chips, bristle toothbrush
GI bleeding – observe signs of bleeding, place o NPO. Avoid highly seasoned food
DO NOT GIVE ASPIRIN – causes platelet degeneration and may cause further bleeding.
Clinical Manifestatio
ns
>lockjaw or trismus
>boardlike abdomen
>photophobia – eyes partially close
>laryngeal / pharygeal spasm
>irritability and restlessness
>convulsions
Disease Process
MODE OF TRANSMISSION – direct and indirect contamination of wound, umbilical stump in newborn
INCUBATION PEROD: 3 days to 3 weeks with average of 10 days
PERIOD OF COMMUNICABILITY: not transmitted persons to person directly
DIAGNOSTIC EXAM:
CSF is normal
Blood exam – normal or slightly elevated WBC ct.
MEDICATIONS
PEN G Na
Diazepam (Valium)
Baclofen (Lioresal)
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
deep penetrating wound↓
Clostridium tetani↓
Produces the neurotoxin tetanospasmin(TS) at the site of tissue injury
↓TS binds to the motor nerve ending and
then moves by retrograde axonal transport to the CNS
↓binds to GABA and blocks presynaptic
release of GABA↓
muscle spasm
Definition:
infectious disease caused by an anaerobic bacteria(cannot leave in the presence of
oxygen) which produces a potent exotoxin
2 FORMS:
NURSING MANAGEMENT
Proved quiet semi dark environmentMinimal handlingPrepare tongue depressionsMaintain an adequate airwayClosely guard the patientSupport during spasm and convulsionsNo restraintsAdequate fluid and electrolytes
High calorie liquid to soft diet
Clinical Manifestatio
ns
Fever, malaise, and anorexia.Nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, fever and chills.Jaundice, dark urine, and pale stools.
Disease Process
Incubation Period:
The incubation period is 50 to 189 days or two to five months with a mean equal to 90 days.
Period of Communicability:
latter part of the incubation period and during the acute phase. The virus may persist in the blood for many years.
Mode of Transmission:
Hepatitis B can be directly transmitted by person to person contact via infected body fluids.
It can be transmitted though contaminated needles and syringes.
Transmission can occur through infected blood or body fluids introduced at birth.
It can also be transmitted through sexual contact.
DIAGNOSTIC EXAM:
elevated serum transferase levels, AST and ALT
low blood levels of albumin
an abnormally long prothrombin time
MEDICATIONS
Entecavir (Baraclude)
Lamuvidine (Epivir)
Peginterferon Alfa 2a (Pegasys)
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
the virus enters a new host↓
infect liver cells (hepatocytes)↓
inflammation↓
decrease liver function↓
scarring or fibrosis occurs↓
Fever, malaise & anorexia, Nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, fever and chills, Jaundice,
dark urine, and pale stools.Fulminant hepatitis; Fatal and manifested by
severe symptoms such like ascites and bleeding
Definition:
is the inflammation of the liver caused by hepatitis B virus.
NURSING MANAGEMENT
Encourage frequent small feedings of high-calorie, low-fat dietencourage eating meals on a sitting position to decrease pressure on the livermonitor intake and outputprovide frequent oral fluids as toleratedpromote periods of rest during symptomatic phase
Clinical Manifestatio
ns
change in skin color-either reddish or whiteloss of sensation on the skin lesionulcers that do not healloss of eyebrow-madarosiscontractures
Disease Process
MODE OF TRANSMISSION: prolonged skin to skin contact, fomites and droplet infection
INCUBATION PERIOD : 1 to 5 years or more (variable )
PERIOD OF COMMUNICABILITY : as long as there are open lesions
DIAGNOSTIC EXAM:
Mean- from mucocutaneous lesions
Lepromin Skin Test – has cross sensitivity to tuberculosis infection and BCG vaccinationMitsuda Reaction – more useful for the determination of the type of disease and prognosis
MEDICATIONS
Dapsone
(Avlosuflon)
Rifampin (Rifadin)
Clofazimine
(Lamprene
)
Minocycline
(Minocin)
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
M. Leprae attacks the peripheral nerves↓
Ulnar, radial, posterior-popliteal, anterior-tibial, and facial nerves
↓Bacilli damage the skin’s fine nerves
↓Cause anesthesia, anhidrosis, and
dryness↓
If they attack a large nerve trunk, motor nerve damage, weakness, and pain
occur↓
Peripheral anesthesia, muscle paralysis, atrophy
Definition:
-chronic mildly communicable disease with insidious outset affecting the skin, mucus
membranes and nervous tissue and eventually producing deformities and caused by
Mycobacterium leprae (Hansen’s bacillus )
NURSING MANAGEMENT
IsolationMaintain balance nutrition, sleep and restHelp the family to understand and accept to remove social stigmaGood personal hygienceHandling of infants and young ones should be avoided
Clinical Manifestatio
ns
fever and malaiselymphadenopathyEranthem: discrete rose spots on soft palateExanhem: Variable; begins on face spreads quickly over entire body
Disease Process
MODE OF TRANSMISSION : airborne droplet nuclei or close contact
INCUBATION PERIOD: 10 to 21 days
PERION OF COMMUNICABILITY: entire course of illness
DIAGNOSTIC EXAM:
Hemagglutination-inhibition test (hi)
Complement – fixation test (cf)
ELISA ( Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay )
MEDICATIONS
Ibufrofen (Advil)
naproxen (Anaprox)
Ketoprofen (Actron)
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Contact with the infected person↓
Maternal viremia↓
Fetal viremia↓
Disseminated infection involving many fetal organ
↓Intrauterine growth retardation, blueberry
muffin skin, lethargy and hypothermia↓
Causative agent spreads through the cells and the blood
↓Mild feverish illness associated with rash
and aches and joint
Definition:
-caused by rubella virus and characterized exanthem and fever with minimal
complications but has teratogenic effect on offspring during pregnancy
NURSING MANAGEMENT
darkened room to relieve photophobiadiet: should be liquid but nourishingwarm saline solution for eyes to relieve eye irritationfor fever: TSB and antipyreticsprevent spread of infection, respiratory inhalation
Clinical Manifestatio
nsFever and extreme coldness (chills shivering, shaking (rigor))Nasal congestionBody aches, especially joints and throatFatigueIrritated, watering eyesReddened eyes, skin nose etcPetechial Rash
Disease Process
Direct transmission,
when an infected person sneezes mucus directly into the
eyes, nose or mouth of
another person
Airborne route, when someone
inhales the aerosols
produced by an infected person
coughing, sneezing or
spitting
Hand-to-eye, hand-to-nose, or hand-to-mouth transmission, either from
contaminated surfaces or from direct personal contact such as a hand-shake
DIAGNOSTIC EXAM:
flu test-positive
molecular test result-has influenza virus
viral culture- positive
MEDICATIONS
Amantadine (symmetrel)
rimantadine
(flumadine)
oseltamivir
(Tamiflu)
zanamivir
(Relenza)
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
virus attaches to host↓
viral RNA enters host cell↓
viral RNA replicates within host cell↓
new virus particles are released and assembled↓
binding and destruction of epithelial cells from nasopharynx and alveoli
↓local inflammatory response
↓systemic body reaction(fever, muscle pain etc.)
Definition:
is a viral infection that affects mainly the nose, throat, bronchi and, occasionally, lungs. Infection
usually lasts for about a week, and is characterized by sudden onset of high fever, aching muscles,
headache and severe malaise, non-productive cough, sore throat and rhinitis.
NURSING MANAGEMENT
administer analgesics, antipyretics, and decongestants, as ordered.
Follow droplet and standard precautions.Provide cool, humidified air but change the water daily to prevent pseudomonas superinfection.
Encourage the patient to rest in bed and drink plenty of fluids.
Administer I.V. fluids as ordered.Administer oxygen therapy if warranted.Regularly monitor the patient’s vital signs,
including his temperature.
Clinical Manifestatio
ns
anorexia and irritabilityprurituslethargyKOPLIK SPOTS- pathognomonic signeruption on the skin; maculopapular rashes (red in color )
Disease Process
MODE OF TRANSMISSION :-droplet infection OR AIRBORNE.-indirect thru contaminated articles with respiratory secretions
INCUBATION PERIOD: 10 to 22 days
PERIOD OF COMMUNICABILITY : 5h day of incubation period until the day of the rash
DIAGNOSTIC EXAM:
multinucleated giant cells in smears of nasal mucosalow white blood cell count and relative lymphocytosis in PBmeasles encephalitis- raised protein, lymphocyte in CSF
MEDICATIONS
Vaseline
Penicillin
ribavirin (Virazole)
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
measles virus transmitted via droplet s infects epithelial cells of the nose and conjuctivae virus multiplies extends to regional lymph nodes continues to replicate on epithelial and reticuloendothelial infections become established on the skin and other tissues including the respiratory tract Koplik’s spot may develop in buccal mucosa rashes develop virus can be found in bone, skin, respiratory tract and other organs viraemia gradually decreases viraemia and presence of virus in tissue and organs ceases
Definition:
( RUBEOLA ,7 DAY MEASLES, MORBILLI, & RED MEASLES )
-Contagious exanthematous disease of acute onset-Caused by measles virus ( paramyxovirus –
filterable virus )
NURSING MANAGEMENT
SYMPTOMATIC AND SUPPORTIVEEye-care – wash face and avoid direct sunlightOral hygieneSkin-care – no strong soaps and alcoholAnti-pyretics for feverHypoallergenic dietVitamin A as ordered – to protect the
epithelial lining of the resp. tract, GIT and eyes.
Catanduanes State CollegesCOLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Department of NursingVirac, Catanduanes
Submitted by:Patricia Dawn G. Molina
BSN 3A
Submitted to:Dr. Alvin C. Ogalesco Ed.D
Professor
February 14, 2012