Science Criterion B
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- Your Mission will take place in South-East Asia, close to the African Border.
- Necessary Equipment and Gear will be provided for 60 Days.
- Airport
- Before you attend the rest of the group, you must be prepared for certain health measures to ensure you don't get sick.
- Later that Day...
- Currently, there is a parasitic disease known as filariasis. Especially in this Region, it is a large potential threat. The Centers for Disease Control have listed over 120 Million infections.
- Microscopic thread-like worms are the causative micro organism. It is transmitted through mosquito bites, circulating these worms through the blood and infecting the body.
- How can we find out if we are infected with the disease?
- Symptoms include skin rash, chest muscle pain and swelling under the skin. Infection must be diagnosed through a blood test.
- Later at Base Camp.
- Mosquitos are more active at night. How are we going to protect ourselves from getting bitten?
- To prevent infection with filariasis, we should sleep in an air-conditioned room with a mosquito net. Especially during dusk and dawn, wearing long sleeves and trousers and applying mosquito repellent on our skin is necessary.
- Good Night!
- So, could you explain to me what the issue is?
- Since last night, I have been feeling ill. My muscles are sore, and I am experiencing abdominal pain.
- Antibiotics?
- Usually, the risk for a filariasis infection is low for sort time visitors or tourists. However, there is a suspicion of an infection. Therefore I will give you medicine.
- Yes, a dose of antibiotics called diethylcarbamazine (DEC) will kill the circulating worms in your blood. Since you are on a mission with your teammates, the drug will prevent you from giving the disease to someone else. If the blood test turns out to be positive, it is crucial that you receive yearly doses of DEC for proper treatment.
- Did you hear about that new disease called Falirisis?
- Its Filariasis.
- I should probably sleep under a mosquito net to protect myself.
- Someone from my troop who was infected has been treated medically this morning. Although the medicine kills most of the worms in the blood, it doesn't kill all adult worms. Preventing a mosquito bite in the first place is far more effective and reliable.
- What do the native people do to protect themselves?
- People living in sub-tropical regions like here are at the greatest risk of infection. 1st stage prevention is difficult, as many native people cannot afford mosquito nets or effective spray.
- Another prevention method is providing entire communities with medicine which kills the pathogens. This form of annual mass treatment reduces the impact of filariasis on one's immune system and causes less spreading between people.
- Additionally, mass medicine treatment can also help to reduce the overall cost of medical care, as it allows for the efficient use of resources and helps to ensure that everyone has access to the care they need.
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- Sincerely, We thank you for your service and your successfully completed mission. Your flight back will be going this evening, I wish you a good journey home!
- WAIT!
- It is essential to test for a filariasis infection before returning home to protect the health of yourself and others. If you are infected, you could spread it to others who may be more vulnerable to its effects, such as young children, older adults, or people with compromised immune systems.
- By getting tested and ensuring that you are not carrying any pathogens, you can help to prevent the spread of illness and protect the health of those around you. Getting tested can also help you get the appropriate treatment if you are infected, improving your health and well-being.
- Works Cited: "Parasites - Lymphatic Filariasis." Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Sept. 2020, www.cdc.gov/ parasites/lymphaticfilariasis/gen_info/faqs.html. Accessed 15 Dec. 2022. "Filariasis." NORD, National Organization for Rare Diseases, 2019, rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/filariasis/. Accessed 15 Dec. 2022. "Parasites - Lymphatic Filariasis" ["Prevention and Control"]. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Sept. 2020, www.cdc.gov/parasites/lymphaticfilariasis/gen_info/ faqs.html. Accessed 15 Dec. 2022.
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