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In this chapter (Human Coronaviruses), you’ll encounter the terms shown here. Flip a card to review the term definition. Previewing terminology leads to better comprehension and memorization of content. At any time, you can return to this section of the course and review terminology. Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) A highly infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, […]

It’s April 8, 2020 in New York City. More than 149,316 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the state and over 6,268 have died of COVID-19 complications. Health care workers are inundated with sick patients and hospitals are over capacity, but at 7:00 p.m. the empty streets are suddenly full of noise. People across

Activity 1: A Client With a Cold  Directions: Progress through this game by considering real-world scenarios and respond to questions about best practices for preventing disease transmission in your massage practice. Activity 2: A Client with Hepatitis C Directions: Progress through this game by considering real-world scenarios and respond to questions about best practices for

In Chapter 2 (Types of Infectious Agents) we discussed the ectoparasites commonly called lice and mites. We know that lice and mites suck the blood of a host and cause itching that can lead to scratching and infection from bacteria.   Head Lice (Pediculus humanus capitis): Head lice like to attach their eggs to the

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system by destroying CD4 cells. CD4 cells are a type of lymphocyte (T cell). CD4 cells help coordinate the immune response by stimulating other immune cells. If left untreated, HIV decreases the body’s ability to fight off pathogens and cancer cells. People

Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver and can have many causes. Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E are caused by viral infections. Those that are the most common in the United States are A, B, and C. According to the CDC about 6,700 people become infected with hepatitis A, while 22,100 become infected with

In Chapter 2 (Types of Pathogens), we learned that there are around 300 pathogenic fungi that cause disease in humans.1 People with weakened immune systems have difficulty resisting fungal infections and may become seriously ill when exposed to fungal pathogens. People most at risk are those undergoing treatment for cancer, HIV patients, organ transplants recipients,

The common cold is a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract (nose and throat) typically caused by a rhinovirus (50-80%).1 However, more than 200 different viruses are associated with colds.2 Adults typically experience 2-3 colds each year, usually in the winter and spring. Children experience more colds than adults. The symptoms of a cold

In this chapter (Infectious Diseases and Your Massage Practice), you’ll encounter the terms shown here. Flip a card to review the term definition. Previewing terminology leads to better comprehension and memorization of content. At any time, you can return to this section of the course and review terminology. Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) A syndrome caused