#Module 17: Communicable Diseases

Spotter 1

1. Which vaccine is administered in Yellow fever? (1)

• Yellow fever vaccine (17D strain, 0.5 mL, subcutaneous, for age ≥ 9 months)

2. Mention the schedule of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) of Rabies. (1)

Step 1: Immediate wound management

• Wash the wound immediately for ≥ 15 minutes with soap and running water

• Do not apply povidone-iodine, antiseptics, or sutures

Step 2: Categorization of exposure

• Category I: No PEP required

• Category II: Anti-rabies vaccine (ARV) only

• Category III: ARV + Rabies Immunoglobulin (RIG)

Step 3: ARV schedule

• Intradermal (ID) preferred: 0, 3, 7 days

• Intramuscular (IM): 0, 3, 7, 14, 28 days or 0, 0, 7, 21 days

Step 4: RIG (for category III)

• Single dose, infiltrated into and around the wound

Spotter 2

1. Identify the disease shown in the image. (0.5)
Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)

2. Mention its prevention measures. (1.5)

• Isolation of cases to prevent spread

• Use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when in contact with patients

• Safe burial of contaminated bodies and materials

• Contact tracing and quarantine of exposed individuals

• Avoid contact with natural reservoirs (fruit bats) and infected animals (apes, monkeys)

• Vaccination where available

Spotter 3

1. Which of the following disease does the image represent? (0.5)
Nipah Virus Disease (NiV)

2. Mention its prevention measures. (1.5)

• Isolation of cases to prevent transmission

• Use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when in contact with patients

• Wash and cover fruits, avoid consumption of raw date palm sap

• Contact tracing and quarantine of exposed individuals

• Avoid contact with bats and sick animals

Spotter 4

1. Which of the following disease does the image represent? (0.5)
Nipah Virus Disease (NiV)

2. Mention its prevention measures. (1.5)

• Isolation of cases to prevent transmission

• Use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when in contact with patients

• Wash and cover fruits, avoid consumption of raw date palm sap

• Contact tracing and quarantine of exposed individuals

• Avoid contact with bats and sick animals

Spotter 5