Pharyngitis Streptococcal

Streptococcal sore throat
Group A streptococci or Strep A
70 + separate various enzymes and toxins
a voice Abuse

Causative Agent:
Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci

Mode of transmission:
Drop
Direct contact - of discharge, respiratory, salivary

Signs and symptoms:
sudden
fever, rapid heartbeat, chills
enlarged, tender lymph nodes in the neck
tonsillitis with whitish exudates muco-purulent
headache, abdominal pain
beefy red throat

Diagnostic tests:
throat culture - a laryngitis patient Det
Throat swab - Det antigen

Nursing:
bed rest, no sweets
oral hygiene and oral antiseptic gargle with salt or salt solution - one cup of lukewarm water + 1 teaspoon Salt Rock is 3-4 times per day

Prevention:
Preventing MOT

Complication
Rheumatic heart disease
Glomerulonephritis

Treatment:
Erythromycin - Oral 10 days
One-shot IM benzathine (penicillin), 1.2 MU per dose (for adults)

Influenza, flu

Influenza
Flu
A highly contagious disease characterized by sudden onset of pain and suffering.

Agent:
Influenza A, B, C

Mode of transmission:
droplets
contact with secretions nasoparyngeal

Incubation time:
18-36 hours

Signs and symptoms:

1. Respiratory - often lead to pneumonia, empyema and

Fever
Cold
Bitter taste
Anorexia
Muscle pain and wound
Sore throat
Pain behind the eyes

2. Intestinal

Vomit
Fever
Severe diarrhea
Severe abdominal pain
Persistent constipation

3. Nervousness

Headache
Cod
Arthralgia
Myalgia - cause encephalitis or meningitis

Nursing Care:

Rest
Increase fluid intake
A well balanced diet diet
Warm saline gargle
Cover nose and mouth when coughing, sneezing

Prevention:

Preventing MOT
Optimal health maintenance
Vaccinations - Flu
Feedback is spitting, sneezing and coughing.