Basic Knowledge about Infectious Diseases
Basic Knowledge about Infectious Diseases
The course provides a useful introduction to themes related to the transmission of infections for anyone working with people affected by or at risk of infections diseases. This might included people who work in homelessness, community services, harm reduction, alcohol and other drugs, non-clinical health services and youth services.
This course is designed for anyone interested in learning about infectious diseases and sexually transmitted diseases. It provide general information and is not designed for health professionals. The content is not for clinical practice and is not to be considered medical advice.
This course is divided into two parts. In part one you'll learn about signs and symptoms: the flu, Tuberculosis, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV/AIDS. In part two you'll learn about sign and symptoms: chlamydia, gonorrhea, genital warts, genital herpes, Trichomonas Vaginalis and Syphilis. We also explain how works pre- and post-test counseling.
The course takes approximately 2 hours to complete. Each part consists of materials to read or watch, and ends with a short quiz to check your knowledge.
Introduction
Working with people who live with infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, Tuberculosis or are affected by a current pandemic situation of SARS-CoV-2 requires a well-equipped ‘toolbox’ of skills and knowledge, as HIV/AIDS continue to spread marking the region among the highest number of prevalence rates in the world.
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Introduction - transmission of viruses, bacteria and parasites
In this section you will learn what a micro-organism is and how viruses differ from bacteria.
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The flu
In this section you will learn:
- What is the flu?
- How do people get the flu?
- How to avoid infection?
- How COVID-19 is different from the flu?
What is coronavirus and how it is different from the flu
A short film about what exactly is the COVID-19 coronavirus, how it is different from flu, and it spreads
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Tuberculosis (TB)
In this section you will learn:
- What is Tuberculosis?
- How do people get the Tuberculosis?
- How avoiding infection?
Hepatitis A
‘Hepar’ is Greek for liver; ‘itis’ means inflammation. Hepatitis, therefore, is an inflammation of the liver. This section explains:
- What Hepatitis A is?
- How people get the it?
- How to avoid infection?
Hepatitis B
In this section you will learn
- What is Hepatitis B?
- How do people get the Hepatitis B?
- How to avoid infection?
What you need to know about Hepatitis B?
Hepatitis C
In this section you will learn:
- What is hepatitis C?
- How do people get the hepatitis C?
- How to avoid infection?
What you need to know about Hepatitis C?
The Top 12 Questions about hepatitis C
How likely is it that I have hep. C? Can I die from it? Is there a link with HIV?
This section provides answer to these and more frequently asked questions about Hepatitis C.
HIV/AIDS
In this section you will learn:
- What is HIV and AIDS?
- How do people get the HIV and AIDS?
- How to avoid infection?
Pre- and post-test counselling
In this section you will learn the difference between pre and post-test counselling.
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Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
In this part you will learn:
- What sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are?
- How people get STI?
- How you can avoid infection?
Chlamydia
In this section you will learn:
- What is Chlamydia?
- How do people get the Chlamydia?
- How avoiding infection?
Gonorrhoea
In this section you will learn:
- What is Gonorrhoea?
- How do people get the Gonorrhoea?
- How to avoid infection?
Genital warts
In this section you will learn:
- What is Genital Warts?
- How do people get the Genital Warts?
- How avoiding infection?
Genital Herpes
In this section you will learn:
- What are Genital Herpes?
- How do people get them?
- How to avoid infection?
Trichomonas Vaginalis (TV)
In this section you will learn:
- What is Trichomonas Vaginalis?
- How do people get Trichomonas Vaginalis?
- How avoiding infection?
Pubic Lice (Crabs)
In this section you will learn:
- What are pubic lice (Crabs)?
- What are signs and symptoms of infection?
- How to avoid infection?
- How to treat infection with pubic lice?
Syphilis
In this section you will learn:
- What is Syphilis.
- How do people get it.
- How to avoid infection.
General information about condoms
Condoms, if used properly, can prevent most STIs and unwanted babies. Learn more about condoms in this section.
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How can you get an STI?
Hmm, perhaps through SEX! Yep, that's one of the ways, but there are others. Galena has done her homework and outlines for you...
In this section you will see a short movie about Sexually Transmitted Infections.
Quiz 2