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Outbreak!By Danielle LorencNatalie Wickman
Katelyn WhiteAnd Freddie Benson
The Meningitis movie… Starring Mr. John Farnanh
But written
What happened?
What happened to the victim at WVHS?What happened to the victim at WVHS?The victim showed these symptoms:
-Headache
-Vomiting
-Chills/Fever
-Limping/Muscle Aches
-Stiff Neck
-Photophobia/Sensitivity to light
Kirby-Bauer Disk MethodKirby-Bauer Disk Method24: Ampicillin 2 cm – Tetracyclin 2.1 cm –
Penicillin 1 cm – Streptomycin 2.5 cm
48: Ampicillin 2 cm – Tetracyclin 2.1 cm – Penicillin 1 cm – Streptomycin 2.5 cm
72: Ampicillin 2 cm – Tetracyclin 2.25 cm – Penicillin 1 cm – Streptomycin 0 cm
OursBleach 0 cm Anti-bacterial Soap 0 cmErythromycin 0 cm Ampicillin 2 cm Hydrogen Peroxide 0 cm Streptomycin 2.5 cmPenicillin 0 cm Lysol 3 cm
Electrophoresis
Electrophoresis Results:
24 48 721.5 1.5 1.4
2 2 1.5
2
2.25
Ours:Victim’s Streptococcus Listeria E.coli
.5 1.25 .5 .5
1.25 1.25
Lumbar Puncture
A lumbar A lumbar puncture on puncture on
the victim was the victim was taken and came taken and came
back cloudy.back cloudy.
With What Was the Victim Infected?
The victim was infected with bacterial The victim was infected with bacterial Meningitis. Meningitis is an inflammation Meningitis. Meningitis is an inflammation of the of the meningesmeninges, which are membranes , which are membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. It is that cover the brain and spinal cord. It is
caused by the microbe Neisseria sp.caused by the microbe Neisseria sp.
How it was caused
• Bacteria of meningitis are often found in the throat and nose, and can be carried for several months without any signs of its carrier being ill.
• It can be spread by coughing, sneezing, kissing, sharing food and utensils, and not washing hands.
• We suspect that the illness in the victim was spread from someone else carrying the bacteria who came to the school (for parent-teacher conferences) and shook hands with the victim.
Should the Public Be Concerned?
Yes, because:
• It affects many types of people
• Can be spread through air and close contact, especially in schools
• Has already affected 40 people in this school
• Serious long term effects such as hearing loss visual impairment, seizures, etc.
• Possibility that it cannot be recovered from your entire life
PrognosisWhen a patient tests positive for meningitis,
they will be hospitalized until they recover, which may take a longer period of time or a shorter one, depending on how well the patient’s immune system fights the bacteria off by using it’s white blood cells.
Many people recover without any permanent damage, but the small chance that they might not recover or recover with permanent damage makes meningitis a serious disease
TreatmentsWhen a patient is treated for meningitis antibiotics
are given through an IV for up to two weeksThe patient will also be given fluids to make up for
those lost from vomitingPossible antibiotics include:• Ampicillin• Cefotaxone• Ceftriaxone• Gentamicin Sulfate• Penicillin G• Vancomycin
Ethical DilemmaThere is only half of the antibiotics we need
We could…End-based Approach:
Treat people who are just developing the disease first so that less antibiotics are needed per person
Care-based approach
Care-based approach:
Give it to whoever needs it the most.
Final Decision:
Give it to whoever needs it the most
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Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. "Bacterial Meningitis." Health and Disease Information: A to Z topics. Penn State. 8 Dec. 2008 <http://www.hmc.psu.edu/healthinfo/m/meningitis.htm>.
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U.S. National Library of Medicine, and National Institutes of Health. "Cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) collection." MedlinePlus. 1 Dec. 2008. A.D.A.M. 2 Dec. 2008 <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003428.htm>.
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