MENINGGOCOCCEMIA

MENINGGOCOCCEMIA

WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF DISEASES ? Communicable Or called contagious diseases are infectious diseases capable of being passed from one person to anotherNon-communicableDiseases that are not infectious but may result from genetic predisposition or lifestyle-relatedActivities.

WHAT ARE EMERGING AND RE-EMERGING DISEASES?EmergingTypes of diseases that have newly appeared in a population or have existed but are rapidly increasing in incidence of geographic range.Re-emergingDiseases are old diseases that have increased prevalence again. The diseases were previously treatable but have developed resistance to other drugs used to treat them.

WHAT IS MENINGGOCOCCEMIA?MENINGGOCOCCEMIA is a bacterial infection caused by the Neisseria meningitides bacteria. This is the same type of bacteria that causes some types of meningitis.When the bacteria infect the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord, the infection is called Meningitis.When the infection remains in the blood, but does not infect the brain, or spinal cord, it is called Meninggococcemia.Can be spread through COUGHING AND SNEEZING

A PERSON AFFECTED BY MENINGGOCOCCEMIA..

CAUSESBacteria called Neisseria Meningitidis

Neisseria Meningitidis- the bacteria that causes Meninggococcemia, can harmlessly live in your UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMSEarly symptoms:

AnxietyFeverHeadacheRashes consisting of small spotsNauseaIrritabilityMuscle Pain

Later symptoms:

Changing level of consciousnessLarge areas of bleeding under the skinShock

As the disease progresses, you will develop more serious symptoms. These includes blood clots and patches of bleeding under your skin.As the condition progresses, you may be lethargic or slip into a stupor. You may also go into shock

HOW IS MENINGGOCOCCEMIA DIAGNOSED?MENINGITIS is usually diagnosed through blood tests.The doctor might perform the same test using fluid from your spine instead of your blood. The test is called CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) culture.

Other tests could be:

Skin biopsyBlood clotting tests (CBC)Or get test from your urine

PREVENTION/ treatmentMUST BE TREATED IMMEDIATELY!Preventive antibiotics for family members and contacts are often recommended.Antibiotics through veinOther treatments depends on the symptomsA VACCINE that covers some, but not all strains of Meninggococcemia is recommended for children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONMeningococcemia is anacuteand potentially life-threatening infection of the bloodstream.Possible ComplicationsPossible complications of this infection are:Bleeding disorder (DIC)Gangrene due to lack of blood supplyInflammation of blood vessels in the skinInflammation of the heart muscleInflammation of the heart liningShockSevere damage to adrenal glands that can lead to low blood pressure

INTERVIEWWhat programs of the Department of Health are you implementing in the barangay?How do you disseminate information to the community members?How effective are the implementation of the health programs against communicable, emerging, and re emerging diseases?What are the indicators of the programs effectiveness?

WHAT ARE THE PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR EMERGING AND RE-EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES?THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHS PROGRAM ON EMERGING AND RE-EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASE AIMS TO PREVENT AND CONTROL EMERGING AND RE-EMERGING INFECTIOUS DIEASES FROM BECOMING PUBLIC HEALTH PROBLEMS.

TARGETS TO REDUCE PUBLIC HEALTH IMPACT AND STRENGTHEN SURVEILLANCE, PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE TO EMERGING AND RE-EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES.

Objectives:The program aims to:1. Reduce public health impact of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases; and2. Strengthen surveillance, preparedness, and response to emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases.

Program Strategies:The DOH, in collaboration with its partner organizations/agencies, employs the key strategies:1. Development of systems, policies, standards, and guidelines for preparedness and response to emerging diseases;2. Technical Assistance or Technical Collaboration;3. Advocacy/Information dissemination;4. Intersectoral collaborations;5. Capability building for management, prevention and control of emerging and re-emerging diseases that may pose epidemic/pandemic threat; and6. Logistical support for drugs and vaccines for meningococcemia and anti-viral drugs and vaccine for Pandemic Influenza Preparedness.

Goal: Prevention and control of emerging and re-emerging infectious disease from becoming public health problems.The unexpected and unusual increase in cases of meningococcal disease (meningococcemia as the predominant form) in the Cordillera Autonomous Region resulted to at least 50% of cases in the early stage of occurrence.In 2009, the influenza A (H1N1) virus infection led to global epidemic, or most popularly known as pandemic. On June 11, 2009, a full pandemic alert was declared by the World Health Organization (WHO).Efforts to prepare for emerging infections with potential for causing high morbidity and mortality are being done by the program. Applicable prevention and control measures are being integrated while the existing systems and organizational structures are further strengthened.

THE PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS OF THE PROGRAMWORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATIONUNITED NATIONS CHILDRENS FUNDDEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTDEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONUNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANKPHILIPPINE HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATIONDEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE-BUREAU OF ANIMAL INDUSTRY

HOW CAN WE PREVENT THE SPREAD OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES?Communicable diseases are diseases that spread thru air from one person to another, or from an animal to a person. This happens thru viruses or bacteria, but also through blood or other body fluid. The term "Infectious" and "Contagious" are also used to describe communicable diseases.

To prevent communicable diseases handle foods safely. Before handling foods, wash your hands and utensils to be used properly. When coughing or sneezing, use a tissue or a napkin to cover it. The germs might spread and cause diseases. For sanitary purposes, do not share personal things like make up, towels, and toothbrush. When sick, try to stay at home to prevent spreading of bacterias and germs. Lastly, get vaccinated. Vaccines can prevent infectious diseases.