Figure 04.05

Figure 04.07b

Eukaryotic Cilia & Flagella

Figure 04.07b

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Herpes – simplex 1

Variola virus - smallpox

Small pox vaccination

Small pox vaccination

The different age-distribution of the mortality of the 1918 influenza from normal epidemics. Deaths by age at death, per 100,000 persons in each age group, United States, 1911–1918. Influenza death rates for the interpandemic years 1911–1917 (dashed line) and the pandemic year 1918 (solid line)

Routes of Infection

• Coughing

• Sneezing

• Touching contaminated surfaces

Prophylaxis• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.

Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.

• Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.

• Try to avoid close contact with sick people.

• Self-isolate - if you are sick with flu-like illness,. The CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 h after your fever is gone, except to seek medical care.

• Notify student health services.

• Vaccinate – H1N1 and seasonal flu shot

Treatment

• ANTIBIOTICS have NO effect!

• Stay hydrated

• Reduce fever with NSAIDs

• Antivirals - Tamiflu