Similarities
These diseases can't just be diagnosed by symptoms they need to undergo (?) to be confirmed.
Special tests / lab reports
Which 2 diseases are viral and fast acting and which disease is bacterial and slow- developing.
COVID-19 and Influenza Type A are viral and fast acting while TB is bacterial and slow-developing,
what age group does Covid 19 hit the hardest?
the elderly
how is it transmitted?
airborne particles from an infected person through coughing, sneezing or direct contact
What treatment is best to cure TB?
Long term antibiotics (6+ months)
what symptom is the same for all 3 in terms of transmission to other parties?
coughing
what is a key sign or symptom that set Covid apart from influenza and TB?
Anosmia (inability to smell)
Where was this believed to have started?
Wuhan, China
Who is at higher risk for severe illness from Influenza A?
Young children, the elderly, pregnant women, and people with chronic health conditions.
what form of protection should you wear if you are handling a suspected TB patient?
gloves, eye protection and a N-95 mask at a minimum
What two signs/symptoms do the flu, covid and TB have in common?
Cough and Fever
how do influenza and covid differ from TB in terms of where or what it originated from?
They came from animals and mutated to affect humans
what was the virus called that started the respiratory disease?
SARS-CoV-2
what was the name of the strain that became a pandemic in 2009?
H1Z1
where else in the body is TB primarily found?
it affects the lungs but is also mainly in the kidneys, spine, lining of the brain and spinal cord
How long after exposure do symptoms usually appear?
2–14 days
Is there a treatment for Influenza A? if so what?
Yes, antiviral medications
Can TB be prevented?
Yes, through the BCG (Bacille Calmette-Guérin) vaccine.
What are the signs of TB?
Fever, coughing, fatigue, night sweats, and weight loss. If severe, shortness of breath, coughing, productive or blood sputum and chest pain