Hepatitis C

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This work has been done in your own words. The professor doesn’t accept any copy from any page. You have elaborate on the Assignment with the exact answer that he´s asking. He is a very strict teacher.

Written Presentation: HEPATITIS C

Please define in the agent selected the following information:

1)Pathogenesis. 

2)Organs affected in the body.

3)Chain of infection and its Links associated: Infectious agent, Reservoirs, Portal of Exit, Route of Transmission, Portal of Entry, and Susceptible Host defined in the chosen agent.

4)Incidence, Prevalence, and Prevention of this infectious disease.

5)Treatment if possible.

6)Please answer, being a NURSE: “How are you going to break down the chain of infection of the selected microorganism, to avoid Cross Contamination?”

The Chain of Infection

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As healthcare professionals, it is important to understand two things about infection:

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the various ways infection can be transmitted
2. the ways the infection chain can be broken

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There are six links
in the chain of infection :

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1st – The Infectious Agent
-any disease-causing microorganism (pathogen)

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2nd – The Reservoir Host
-the organism in which the infectious microbes reside

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Hosts that do not show any outward signs or symptoms of a disease but are still capable of transmitting the disease are known as carriers.
What are “Carrier Hosts”

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3rd – The Portal of Exit
-route of escape of the pathogen from the reservoir.
Examples: respiratory secretions, blood exposure, breaks in skin

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4th – The Route of Transmission
-method by which the pathogen gets from the reservoir to the new host

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Transmission may occur through:
direct contact

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air

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insects

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5th – The Portal of Entry
-route through which the pathogen enters its new host

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Respiratory System
inhalation

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Gastrointestinal System
ingestion

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Urinary & Reproductive Tracts
Sexual contact

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Breaks in Protective Skin Barrier

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6th – The Susceptible Host
-the organism that accepts the pathogen
The support of pathogen life & its reproduction depend on the degree of the host’s resistance.

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Organisms with strong immune systems are better able to fend off pathogens.

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Organisms with weakened immune systems are more vulnerable to the support & reproduction of pathogens.

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-The essential part of patient care & self-protection.
How to interrupt the chain of infection:

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1. Pathogen Identification
-identification of infectious agent & appropriate treatment

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2. Asepsis & Hygiene
-potential hosts & carriers must practice asepsis & maintain proper personal hygiene

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3. Control Portals of Exit
-healthcare personnel must practice standard precautions:

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(Control body secretions & wash hands according to protocol.)

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4. Prevent a Route of Transmission
-prevent direct or indirect contact by:
Proper handwashing
Disinfection & sterilization techniques
Isolation of infected patients
Not working when contagious

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5. Protect Portal of Entry
-Health professionals must make sure that ports of entry are not subjected to pathogens.
(nose, mouth, eyes, urinary tract, open wounds, etc.)

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6. Recognition of Susceptible Host
-health professionals must recognize & protect high-risk patients

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Cancer Patients
AIDS Patients
Transplant Patients
Infant & Elderly Patients

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Remember–breaking the chain of
infection is the responsibility
of each health professional.

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