Title: World Awareness Paper
Course: PHT 2301 Pathological Condition in PT > Section: Module 11

This paper is due in Module 14

Due to a prevalence of world travel, the variety of infectious diseases in the United States has increased. As health care providers we must be well aware of different diseases, how they are transmitted and how they can be prevented.

For this assignment, you will write a 3-4 page paper to include the following information:

1. Pick any infectious disease and describe the disease, how it is transmitted, the signs and symptoms, prognosis, and how it can be prevented.
2. Is this infection seen in other countries? How is it treated in other countries in comparison to the US?
3. As a healthcare provider, what concerns would you have if you had a patient that had this disease as an underlying diagnosis?
4. What precautions would you have to take during their treatment sessions?
5. Are there any cultural stigmas against people that have this disease?

You may find that the following websites useful:

- www.cdc.gov
- www.who/int/en/
- www.medlineplus.gov

Useful search terms might be “infectious diseases” and “stigma”.

Please use credible web sites in your research. Try to use sites that end in .gov or .edu or .org.

You should avoid using any site with Wikipedia as part of its address.

This assignment is worth 100 points. Please refer to the assessment rubric for grading details and the calendar for due date.