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Compare infectious diseases

The same route of exposure may involve very different agents. Compare the mechanisms and prevention, then consult the original records and sources.

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Agents, Exposures and Prevention

Documentary comparison of 3 diseases; no estimate of individual risk
BenchmarkQ feverPsittacosisAnthrax
AgentCoxiella burnetiiChlamydia psittaciBacillus anthracis
FamilyBacteriaBacteriaBacteria
Paths and contextsAnimal / zoonosis
Environment
Respiratory
Animal / zoonosis
Respiratory
Environment
Animal / zoonosis
Environment
Water and food
What distinguishes diseaseZoonosis acquired mainly by inhalation of contaminated dust from infected farm animals.Respiratory Zoonosis associated with inhalation of dust from secretions or fients of infected birds.Bacterial zoonose associated with persistent spores acquired by contact, ingestion or inhalation depending on the context.
PreventionHealth care of low-income people, safe management of animal waste and respiratory protection in exhibiting activities.Cage hygiene, ventilation, dust reduction and protection of exposed professionals.Veterinary control, professional protection and immediate management of any suspected exposure.
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Diagnosis and monitoringBlood tests are looking for infection. The results can take time; the professional may decide to treat a suspicion before they return.Blood or respiratory samples may be requested. Tests are not available everywhere; the history of contact with birds helps guide research.The assessment should distinguish between pathways of entry and clinical forms. A black lesion alone is not evidence; describe handling of tissues, skins or animal products.
Preparing for an exchange with a professional
  • Lowering and proximity of herds
  • Pregnancy and history of heart or vascular disease
  • Species and Origin of Birds
  • Cleaning cages or poultry work
  • Product or animal concerned
  • Mode and date of exhibition

What this table allows to understand

The selected records cover 1 agent family/families. They share the following routes or contexts in our catalogue: Animal / zoonosis · Environment. These associations describe the selected data; they do not measure contagiousness, severity or personal risk.

To review a comparison, choose one row and open the reference for each column. A preventive measure mentioned in one record and absent from another is not necessarily unnecessary in the second situation: the summaries and their scope may differ.

If symptoms occurThe table does not select any test or treatment. A fever after a stay in the malaria area should be reported promptly, even if prevention has been taken.
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Further reading

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