Section 6 Vectorborne and other Zoonotic Diseases September 2016

Vectorborne and Zoonotic Diseases Disease Control Manual - NL July 2016 Control Measures Management of Cases Course of treatment is dependent on the Plasmodium species, severity of infection, age of the person infected, and whether the strain is resistant to certain medications in certain geographic regions. [...] Incubation Period Dependent on the size of the infecting dose; typically-3 weeks; range is from 3 – 30 days Period of Communicability Person-to-person transmission occurs rarely Control Measures Management of Cases Treat the symptoms and giving antibiotics can shorten the course of acute illness and reduce the risk of complications. [...] The intake form (see Appendix H-3) should be used to document the details of the incident and must be forwarded to the RMOH or designate following the investigation. [...] The wound should be also assessed by a physician the same as for any other wound: the tetanus status of the individual must be updated and consideration given to the use of antibiotics. [...] If your pet is found to have rabies, the Medical Officer of Health will decide on the course of action to avoid the risk of rabies to you and your family.