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Case 1 Tuberculosis Preventive Measures The following measures can help to prevent contracting pulmonary tuberculosis at an elderly home: 1 2 3 4 5 Keep the workplace clean and well-ventilated. Staff could put on surgical masks while at work. Residents and staff with symptoms of respiratory tract infection (such as coughing and sneezing) should put on surgical masks whenever possible. Otherwise, they should cover their noses and mouths with tissue paper when coughing or sneezing. Do not spit. Wash hands frequently. If a resident or a staff member is suspected to have contracted pulmonary tuberculosis with symptoms such as coughing with or without blood, fever and drastic weight loss, he or she should seek medical treatment as soon as possible. Keep a healthy lifestyle to strengthen body immunity, such as taking a balanced diet, having adequate exercise and rest, staying happy, refraining from smoking and drinking, and keeping good personal hygiene. 4
Case 2 <strong>Infection</strong> by Streptococcus suis Case Summary Simon was employed in a meat stall in the wet market. His daily job was to cut up butcher meat and hang it in the stall for sale. One day, he accidentally injured his finger while chopping the pork, but he paid no heed to the wound and continued to work. He did not treat his wound until after work. On the third day, he began to have symptoms like headache, cough, tiredness, blocked nose, etc. Later on, he also developed fever, neck rigidity, neck pain and dizziness. He was admitted to the hospital and diagnosed as having Streptococcus suis meningitis. Although his life was not in danger after treatment, he had sensorineural hearing loss as a complication. 5
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