STELLA MARIS SCHOOL

LUBANG, OCCIDENTAL
MINDORO

HEALTH 8

Quarter 3
Module 2
Common Communicable
Diseases
 Lesson Signs and Symptoms Most Common
3 Communicable Diseases
INTRODUCTION
In our previous lesson, we discussed the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the Philippines.
And we have learned also that in mortality, disease of the heart is the most leading according to the graph
presented. When it comes to morbidity, acute respiratory infection is the number one out of ten different
leading causes. The causes of death statistics help health authorities determine the focus of their public
health action

Activity 1: Say It!

Direction: Describe the following pictures and write your answers below.

1. 2.

DISCUSSION

Communicable Disease
 also known as infectious disease
 is any illness that you can “catch” or can be passed from one person to another.
 COMMON COMMUNICABLE DISEASE
Signs and Treatment or
Disease Infectious Agent
Symptoms Management
Acute Respiratory o Congestion either in
the nasal sinuses or  Rest well.
Infections  Adenoviruses lungs  Increase fluid intake.
o Runny nose  Cough and cold
• Infection in the upper  Rhinoviruses o Cough medications can be
or lower respiratory o Sore throat taken to reduce
tract that prevents  Pneumococcus o Body aches symptoms.
normal breathing o Fatigue

Adenoviruses
Rhinoviruses

Pneumococcus

Infectious Treatment or
Disease Signs and Symptoms
Agent Management
Pneumonia o Chills
o High fever
 Bacteria o Dyspnea  Treat with antibiotics
• Infection of the lungs o Pleuritic chest pain worsened
wherein the air sac or  Virus by deep inspiration  Hospitalization for
alveoli are filled with o Cough severe cases and
pus and fluid which  Fungi o Crackles and wheezes heard cases in infants
limits oxygen intake on breath sounds
 Disease Infectious Signs and Symptoms Treatment or
Agent Management
o Persistent cough lasting
Bronchitis  Take a rest
for weeks
 Viruses o  Drink fluids
Wheezing
o  Breathe warm and
• Inflammation of the Chest discomfort
 Bacteria o Low fever and chills moist air
bronchial tubes, the  Take medications
air passages o Sore throat
 Irritant o for cough and pains
between the nose Body aches
particles o  Take antibiotics (for
and the lungs. Blocked nose and
bacterial infection)
sinuses

Disease Infectious Signs and Symptoms Treatment or

Agent Management
o Sudden onset of high fever
lasting to three to five days
Influenza (Flu) o Headache  Bed rest
o Muscle ache
o Joint pains  Take plenty of fluids
• A highly contagious  Flu virus (Type
viral infection A, B, and C) o Dry cough
o Chills  In severe cases,
affecting the antiviral medications
respiratory system o Fatigue
o Malaise (not feeling well) are prescribed
o Nasal congestion
 Disease Infectious Agent Signs and Treatment or
Symptoms Management
Tuberculosis  Bacteria o Cough that is worse in  Standard six-month
(Mycobacterium the morning and lasts course of four
tuberculosis) three weeks or longer antibiotics
• An infectious (sometimes with the
bacterial disease blood in the sputum)
that commonly o Chest pain
affects the lungs o Breathlessness
o Night sweats
o Signs of pneumonia
o Weight loss
o Weakness or fatigue

Disease Infectious Signs and Treatment or

Agent Symptoms Management
o Fever up to 41⁰C
Dengue o Headaches  Rest.
o Muscle, bone and joint  Drink plenty of fluids.
pain  Pain medications can be
• Is a mosquito-borne  Dengue virus taken except for those
disease mostly o Pain behind your eyes
(four strains) o Widespread rash that may increase
occurring in tropical bleeding complications.
and sub-tropical o Nausea and vomiting
o Minor bleeding from  Hospitalization is
areas needed in severe cases
your gums
 Disease Infectious Signs and Symptoms Treatment or
Agent Management
o Unusual discharge from the
Sexually penis, vagina or anus
Transmitted o Pain during sex or urination
o Sores
Infections (STIs)  Bacteria o Blisters
o Ulcers
• Infections that can be  Viruses o Warts or rashes in the
acquired genital area  Antibacterial and
predominantly  Fungi o Fever or flu-like symptoms antiviral medications
through unprotected o Abnormal or unusual vagina
sexual contact  Protozoa bleeding
• Examples: chlamydia, o Pain in the scrotum or
gonorrhea, syphilis, testicles
and herpes o Lumps and bumps on the
genitals

Sore

Protozoa

Blisters

Gonorrhea

Syphilis Herpes
 Disease Infectious Agent Signs and Treatment or
Symptoms Management
HIV and AIDS
• AIDS (Acquired
Immunodeficiency o Fever and night sweat
Syndrome) is a o Feeling very tired
chronic, life- o Quick weight loss  There is no treatment
threatening condition o Headache but there are
caused by the HIV  Human o Enlarged lymph nodes
• HIV (Human o medications that can
Immunodeficiency Diarrhea, vomiting and
Immunodeficiency Virus upset stomach slow down the
Virus) weakens the o Genital or anal sores
immune system by o progress of the
Dry cough
destroying important o Rash or flaky skin disease.
cells that fight o Short-term memory loss
diseases and
infections.
• AIDS id the final stage
of HIV infection.
HOW ARE COMMUNICABLE DISEASES PREVENTED?
Good personal habits guard you from pathogens and prevent you from spreading infectious diseases.

WAYS THAT YOU NEED TO FOLLOW AND PRACTICE TO PREVENT FROM

ACQUIRING DISEASES
1. Wash your hands regularly.
2. Avoid sharing personal belongings.
3. Stay and rest at home when sick.
4. Handle and prepare food hygienically.
5. Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze.
6. Avoid touching animals that may bring diseases.
7. Make sure you get vaccinated.
8. Properly disinfect and clean surfaces like toilet bowls, sinks, etc.

Activity 2: Scrambled Words

Direction : Arrange the scrambled letters below to reveal the words. Write your answers on the space
provided before each number.

_______________ a. ecuta restorypira fectionin

_______________ b. niamoneup
_______________ c. tischibron
_______________ d. flueniza
_______________ e. culosistuber
_______________ f. gueden
_______________ g. sexllyau transttedmi seasedi
_______________ h. VIH
_______________ i. SDIA
Activity 3: Communicate and Define It!

Direction: Define the different communicable diseases below. Explain how it affect your community.

1. STI

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2. HIV

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Dengue Fever

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