Communicable Diseases Worksheet
Disease Name &Description
Pneumococcal:
streptococcus pneumoniae,
or pneumococcus bacteria
This villain has a complex
outer layer, prefers winter
months, and can cause ear
infections
Hepatitis B : hepatitis B
virus (HBV)
This villain travels in body
fluid droplets and affects
the liver
Rubeola (Measles): RNA
virus
This villain causes a rash
all over; red, swollen eyes,
and is closely related to
mumps
Influenza viruses: A, B, C
and D
This villain is shaped like
spheres and/or tubes, is
surrounded with H's
(hemagglutinin) and N's
(neuraminidase), and can
cause a runny nose
Immunization Schedule Major Complications
PCV13 1st= 2 months Ear infection
2nd = 4 months Meningitis
3rd= 6 months Pericarditis
4th=12- 15 months Pneumonia
Hep B 1st= Birth Scarring of the liver
2nd= 1-2 months (cirrhosis)
3rd= 6- 18months Liver failure
MMR 1st= 12-15 months Secondary infections (otitis
2nd = 4-6 years media,bronchopneumonia,
and croup),Pneumonia
Premature birth,
miscarriage, Encephalitis,
brain death
Influenza (IIV) or Annual vaccination primary influenza
Influenza (LAIV) pneumonia, secondary
bacterial pneumonia
Respiratory failure
Myocarditis
 Haemophilus Influenza Hib 1 st = 2 months Meningitis
type B (Virus) 2nd= 4 months Epiglottitis
3 rd or 4th= 12-15 months Pneumonia
This villain has fangs
because its name comes
from the Greek words for
"blood loving."

Disease Name &Description Immunization Schedule Major Complications

Pertussis : Bordetella DTap and Tdap DTap :1 st = 2 months Pneumonia

pertussis (a gram-negative 2nd= 4 months Respiratory complications
bacillus) 3 rd = 6 months :atelectasis to interstitial or
4th=15-18 months subcutaneous emphysema
This villain causes 5th=4-6 years to pneumothorax.
"whooping cough" with Tdap: 11-12 years Hypoxemia , otitis media,
uncontrollable gagging. ulcers of the frenulum of
the tongue, epistaxis,
hernia, and rectal prolapse
Mumps: Paramyxovirus. MMR 1st= 12-15 months Affects the salivary.
This villain causes your 2nd = 4-6 years aseptic meningitis with the
cheeks to become swollen virus identified in the CSF.
and puffy nuchal rigidity, lethargy,
and vomiting. meningoen
cephalomyelitis manifested
by fever, headache, nausea,
vomiting, nuchal rigidity,
and changes in sensorium.
Potential complication of
most concern is orchitis
(inflammation of a testis).
Can cause ovarian or breast
inflammation. ensorineural
hearing impairment.
 IPV 2 months old Respiratory system
Polio : poliovirus 4 months old Nervous system
This villain can cause legs 6 through 18 months old
to wither and become 4 through 6 years old
weakened

Varicella Zoster Infections VAR 1st= 12-15 months Secondary bacterial

(Chickenpox, Shingles) 2nd = 4-6 years infection of the skin
This villain is known as the lesions, varicella
"chicken pox" and causes pneumonia, and
red bumps to break out on Reye’s syndrome.
the skin
Rubella (German measles): MMR 1st= 12-15 months Arthritis, arthralgia, and
RNA virus 2nd = 4-6 years mild thrombocytopenia. A
This villain is a toga-virus rare complication is
and is also known as the encephalitis. Most
German Measles devastating form of rubella
is congenital rubella, and
its common manifestation
is intrauterine growth
retardation

Disease Name &Description Immunization Schedule Major Complications

Tetanus: Clostridium tetani DTap or Tdap DTap :1 st = 2 months Breathing problems
bacteria 2nd= 4 months Pneumonia
3 rd = 6 months Broken bones
4th=15-18 months
5th=4-6 years
Tdap: 11-12 years
 Diptheria: DTap or Tdap DTap :1 st = 2 months  Airway blockage.
Corynebacterium 2nd= 4 months  Damage to the heart
diphtheriae bacteria 3 rd = 6 months muscle (myocarditis)
4th=15-18 months  Nerve damage
This rod-shaped villain's 5th=4-6 years (polyneuropathy)
name comes from the Tdap: 11-12 years
Greek word for "leathery  Loss of the ability to move
skin," affects the lungs, and (paralysis)
may cause skin lesions.  Kidney failure

Descriptions for matching

1. Hib: This villain has fangs because its name comes from the Greek words for "blood loving."

2. Mumps: This villain causes your cheeks to become swollen and puffy

3. Polio: This villain can cause legs to wither and become weakened

4. Varicella: This villain is known as the "chicken pox" and causes red bumps to break out on the skin.

5. Diphtheria: This rod-shaped villain's name comes from the Greek word for "leathery skin," affects the lungs, and may cause skin lesions.

6. Hepatitis B: This villain travels in body fluid droplets and affects the liver.

7. Influenza: This villain is shaped like spheres and/or tubes, is surrounded with H's (hemagglutinin) and N's (neuraminidase), and can cause a runny
nose

8. Measles: This villain causes a rash all over; red, swollen eyes, and is closely related to mumps

9. Pertussis: This villain causes "whooping cough" with uncontrollable gagging.

10. Pneumococcal: This villain has a complex outer layer, prefers winter months, and can cause ear infections

11. Rubella: This villain is a toga-virus and is also known as the German Measles.

12. Tetanus: This villain is shaped like a drumstick, causes painful "lockjaw," and can be found in dirt.
List the additional vaccine preventable diseases:
Disease Description
Rotovirus: virus It transmit through hand-
to-mouth contact
Hep A: virus stool and blood of people
who are infected
HPV: virus spread through direct
sexual contact
Meningococcal bacteria: by sharing respiratory and
Neisseria meningitidis throat secretions (saliva or
spit). Generally, it takes
close (for example,
coughing or kissing) or
lengthy contact to spread
these bacteria.
Immunization Schedule Major Complications
RV1 (2 dose series) 1 st = 2 months severe diarrhea,
RV5 (3 dose series) 2nd= 4 months dehydration, electrolyte
imbalance, and metabolic
acidosis
HepA 2-dose series (minimum Liver failure
interval: 6 months)
beginning at age
12 months
HPV 11-12 years (2nd shot 1 Cervical,mouth and throat
month after 1 st, 3rd shot 6 cancer.
months after 2nd Genital warts
 Meningococcal All 11 to 12 year olds Meningitis : death
conjugate or should get a
MenACWY meningococcal conjugate
vaccines vaccine, with a booster
(Menactra® and dose at 16 years old. Teens
Menveo®) and young adults (16
 Serogroup B through 23 year olds) also
meningococcal or may get a serogroup B
MenB vaccines meningococcal vaccine.
(Bexsero® and CDC also recommends
Trumenba®) meningococcal vaccination
for other children and
adults who are at increased
risk for meningococcal
disease.
List the Treatment of Communicable Diseases without vaccines
Disease
Scarlet Fever (StrepA)
Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci bacteria
Roseola (6th disease)
Human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6)
a sudden high fever (103° F to 106° F [39.4° C
to 41.1° C]), malaise, and irritability but may
remain active and alert. An intermittent or
constant fever may persist for 3 to 5 days
5th Disease
Erythema Infectiosum (Fifth Disease,
Parvovirus B19)
Slapped check appearance
Treatment
Penicillin
If there is allergy give erythromycin a
cephalosporin
fever control and management
Antipyretic medications, lightweight clothing,
cooler environmental temperatures, and
increased fluid intake all assist with fever
control.
Treatment is symptomatic and supportive
Complications
sinusitis, otitis media, mastoiditis, peritonsillar
abscess, bronchopneumonia, meningitis,
osteomyelitis, rheumatic fever, and
glomerulonephritis.
Febrile seizures
complications are not usually reported,
especially in children. Patients with sickle cell
disease or beta-thalassemia are at risk for
anemia and aplastic crisis. Patients with a poor
immune system are also at risk for anemia.
Because pregnant women are at risk for
intrauterine infection, the nurse should obtain a
careful history, with an emphasis on
identifying any pregnant family members,
teachers, or friends to prevent intrauterine
infection and fetal death. Many school districts
notify pregnant staff if they have been exposed
to a child with fifth disease and recommend
that they contact their healthcare provider.
Parvovirus B19 occurs in approximately 1.5%
of pregnancies. If a pregnant woman tests
positive for Parvovirus B19, she should be
closely monitored with serial ultrasounds by
her obstetric provider
Mononucleosis The illness is generally self-limiting; therefore,
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV, a herpes-like virus); treatment is supportive. Antivirals have little
double-stranded DNA effect on the illness. Complications are
addressed with appropriate medical treatment.
Use of steroids to treat acute tonsillar swelling
and other symptoms of infectious
mononucleosis is effective in managing
inflammation . Strenuous physical activity and
contact sports should be avoided during the
acute illness and for at least one month or as
long as the spleen is enlarged to minimize the
risk of splenic rupture.
exanthems and hepatitis. More serious
complications involve the pulmonary,
neurologic, and hematopoietic systems. The
risk of splenic rupture associated with EBV
infection occurs most frequently during the
first to third weeks of the illness. Patients with
a palpable spleen are at a higher risk for
rupture. Swelling of the pharynx and tonsils
can be severe enough to compromise
respiration. The outcome of these
complications depends on the severity of the
infection and the course of the complications.