look out for infection! - kamskams.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/strep-acute...rheumatic fever (...
TRANSCRIPT
SIGNS OF INFECTION CAN BE:
chills
skin sores (anywhere on the body)
fever
swollen/tender lymph nodes in neck
YOU DON’T NEED ALL OF THESE SIGNS TO HAVE !
sore throat (red inside throat with white patches)
If you see a doctor and get medicine in time, the germs die and you’ll get better.
k Strep germs cause infections.
k They are so tiny that you can’t see them.
k ANYONE can get infections.
k People aged 5–15 yrs get them more.
GROUP A STREPTOCOCCAL (GAS) infection
They are so tiny that you can’t see them.
infection
If germs aren’t killed off early, more come.
They can cause another illness called Acute Rheumatic Fever ( ).
ACUTE RHEUMATIC FEVER
k can aff ect the heart, joints, skin and brain.
the HeartWelcome to
GOOD GERM
GERM ZAPP 3000
GERM ZAPP 3000
GOOD GERM
GERM ZAPP 3000
GOOD
GOOD GERM
GERM ZAPP 3000
GOOD GERM
Your body produces good germs (antibody) to attack the germs (antigen).
The germs confuse the good germs. The good germs then attack your heart valves, joints, skin and brain - thinking they are attacking .
HOW AFFECTS THE BODY:
feverpain and swelling in joints
strange, jerky movements
rash
symptoms may be:
RHEUMATIC HEART DISEASE
k To stop damaging the heart further, needs to be prevented.
k Having Bicillin medicine every 21-28 days kills so it can’t sneak back and cause .
k If you have it is important to NEVER miss a needle /Bicillin.
Most symptoms go away with time - but damage to the heart may be permanent.
The heart damage caused by is known as Rheumatic Heart Disease ( ).
1
2
Ways to help prevent , & :
Keep body clean.Eat healthy food.Wash face and hands regularly. Brush your teeth every day. Keep living space and community clean. See a health worker or doctor for sore throats and skin sores.
If you or your kids are really sick with a sore throat or skin sores - get it checked by a health worker or doctor quick!
kamsc.org.au
© K
imberley A
boriginal Medical Services (K
AM
S) 160111 Feb 20
15
LOOK OUT FOR INFECTION! If you or your kids are really sick with a sore throat or skin sores - get it checked by a health worker or doctor quick!