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Write a paper (2,000-2,500 words) in which you apply the concepts of epidemiology and nursing research to a communicable disease. Refer to "Communicable Disease Chain," "Chain of Infection," and the CDC website for assistance completing this assignment.

Communicable Disease Selection

Choose one communicable disease from the following list:

  1. Chickenpox
  2. Tuberculosis
  3. Influenza
  4. Mononucleosis
  5. Hepatitis B
  6. HIV
  7. Ebola
  8. Measles
  9. Polio
  10. Influenza

Epidemiology Paper Requirements

Address the following:

  1. Describe the communicable disease (causes, symptoms, mode of transmission, complications, treatment) and the demographic of interest (mortality, morbidity, incidence, and prevalence). Is this a reportable disease? If so, provide details about reporting time, whom to report to, etc.
  2. Describe the determinants of health and explain how those factors contribute to the development of this disease.
  3. Discuss the epidemiologic triangle as it relates to the communicable disease you have selected. Include the host factors, agent factors (presence or absence), and environmental factors. (The textbook describes each element of the epidemiologic triangle). Are there any special considerations or notifications for the community, schools, or general population?
  4. Explain the role of the community health nurse (case finding, reporting, data collecting, data analysis, and follow-up).
  5. Identify at least one national agency or organization that addresses the communicable disease chosen and describe how the organization(s) contributes to resolving or reducing the impact of disease.
  6. Discuss a global implication of the disease. How is this addressed in other countries or cultures? Is this disease endemic to a particular area? Provide an example.

A minimum of three peer-reviewed or professional references is required.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

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Running head: EPIDEMIOLOGY

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Application of Epidemiologic and Nursing Concepts: Ebola
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EPIDEMIOLOGY

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Application of Epidemiologic and Nursing Concepts: Ebola
Introduction

The Ebola Virus Disease commonly referred to as Ebola (EVD), is one of the deadliest
but rare diseases in the modern generation. EVD is a viral disease that usually affects humans
and nonhuman primates such as chimpanzees, gorillas and monkeys among others. Apparently,
there are five Ebola virus species, which may cause an EVD infection. Among the five species,
four may cause diseases to humans. According to Blackley et al., (2015), "the four Ebola virus
species that would cause diseases to humans are Zaire ebolavirus (Ebola Virus), Sudan
ebolavirus (Sudan virus), Bundibugyo ebolavirus (Bundibugyo virus) and Taï Forest ebolavirus
(Taï Forest virus)." Reston virus (Reston ebolavirus) causes diseases to pigs and nonhuman
primates but not to humans. It is noteworthy that Ebola is a reportable illness. For EVD infection
control, early recognition is critical. In fact, health care providers need to be watchful of EVD
while evaluating any patient alleged to have the Ebola virus.

The first discovery of EVD occurred in 1976 in Africa along the Ebola River currently in
the Democratic Republic of Congo. Since 1976, EVD has occasionally infected people causing
Ebola outbreaks particularly in western and central parts of Africa. Despite the increased efforts,
scientists are yet to identify the source of the Ebola virus (Toth et al., 2015). Nonetheless, under
the premises of the nature of comparable viruses, scientists claim that EVD is animal-borne with
high chances attributed to bats. According to the study by Klompas and Yokoe (2015), the bats
hosting the Ebola virus may transmit the virus to people and other animals such as duikers,
monkeys, and apes. The transmission of Ebola virus among people occurs through direct contact
with body fluids from an infected person or person died of Ebola.

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Usually, an infection occurs when an individual touches fluids of an infected person or
objects contaminated with the Ebola virus and the virus enters into the body through the open
skin or mucus in the nose, saliva or eye fluids. Additionally, the virus may spread among people
through blood contacts and body fluids as well as the fruit bats tissues or primate tissues.
Therefore, EDV can spread through sexual intercourse (Greiner et al., 2015). Notably, the
survivors of Ebola often experience side effects besides recovery from EDV. For instance, the
survivors of Ebola might experience stomach pains, muscle aches, tiredness, and fatigue as well
as eye and vision challenges. Oftentimes, Ebola survivors experience stigma by the society as
they resume to the community programs.

Causes and Transmission Ebola Disease Virus

As highlighted above, Ebola is caused by one of the species of Ebola Virus. However,
although the scientists are yet to determine explicitly the source of the virus, they claim that the
Ebola virus is animal-borne....


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