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    The document provides an overview of Leptospirosis, including defining it as a zoonotic disease caused by Leptospira interrogans bacteria. It discusses the clinical manifestations, pathophysiology, management, and prevention of Leptospirosis. The goal is for nursing students to learn about Leptospirosis and be able to define it, discuss its signs and symptoms, and identify interventions for patient care.

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    The document provides an overview of Leptospirosis, including defining it as a zoonotic disease caused by Leptospira interrogans bacteria. It discusses the clinical manifestations, pathophysiology, management, and prevention of Leptospirosis. The goal is for nursing students to learn about Leptospirosis and be able to define it, discuss its signs and symptoms, and identify interventions for patient care.

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    TOPIC TITLE TOPIC DESCRIPTION

    : Leptospirosis :This topic provides an overview of Leptospirosis. It will explain the definition,clinical manifestationsand managementof Leptospirosis. It will also discuss the prevention and control of Leptospirosis.

    PREREQUISITE COURSE PLACEMENT Total # of Hours TERMINAL COMPETENCIES

    : None : BSN Level II : 30 mins. : At the end of the class session, given relevant situations/conditions, the students will be able to: 1. To define Leptospirosis, its signs and symptoms, and list specific interventions in assisting the client with their plan of care. 2. To develop critical thinking to help them provide an effective care for their client

    INTERMEDIATE COMPETENCIES

    CONTENTS

    LEARNING METHODOLOGY

    TIME

    REFERENCE

    EVALUATION

    After 30 minutes of class session, the students will be able to: 1) Define and explain A. Definition of Leptospirosis Leptospirosis is zoonotic diseaseresulting fromexposure to the - Interactive lecture with PowerPoint presentation. 5 mins. - Cuevas, F.P.L. Public Health Nursing in the Paper and pencil test

    leptospirosis. 2) Classify and discuss the clinical manifestations of Leptospirosis 3) Summarize ways on how to prevent and control of leptospirosis.

    Leptospirainterrogansbacterium. B. Clinical Manifestations of Leptospirosis: 1. Anicteric Leptospirosis a. Acute leptospiremic phase b. Immune leptospiremic phase 2. Severe Leptospirosis (Weils Syndrome) C. Pathophysiology of Leptospirosis Leptospires penetrate mucous membranes or abraded skin and multiply rapidly upon entering the blood stream. They spread to the kidney, liver, spleen, central nervous system, eyes and genital tract. Initial antibody response clears most organs except the kidneys where the infection can remain and be shed for weeks to months. Leptospirosis causes a severe vasculitis with endothelial damage, kidney damage, shock, heart damage with arrhythmias, liver damage with - Discussion with PowerPoint presentation. 5 mins. - Discussion with PowerPoint presentation. 10mins.

    Philippines, 10th Edition. (2007)

    - Tortora, G.J. Microbiology: An Introduction, 9th Edition. (2009) - Sountwick, F.S. Infectious Diseases on 30 days. (2003)

    icterus and low vitamin K levels. D. Management of Leptospirosis 1. General 2. Antibiotics 3. Supportive E. Prevention and control of Leptospirosis - Interactive lecture with PowerPoint presentation. Total: 30 mins. 5 mins. - Questioning with PowerPoint presentation. 5 mins.

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