Little Monsters:
Community-Acquired Infections To Be Wary Of
A community - acquired infection (CAI) is an infection acquired from within a community. CAIs can be caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi. They can be spread person-to-person, as well as from bites from animals or insects. Similarly, they can be caused by contaminated food ingestion or exposure to harmful environmental organisms.
Community - Acquired Infection
Randall Boggs - Influenza
Just like Randall Bogg's ability to disappear and change at will, influenza has the power to quickly mutate. It is possible for different strains to appear each year.
Celia Mae - The Common Cold
Much like Celia Mae, the common
cold is seemingly harmless to working individuals. However, it can have grave implications if one is faced with other issues.
George Sanderson - Norovirus
Just like George Sanderson did not realize he had become contaminated by a sock and caused a panic at Monsters Inc., norovirus infections often unexpectedly pop up in enclosed populations.
Henry J. Waternoose III - Pneumonia
Similar to Henry J. Waternoose III, pneumonia can strike and you wouldn't even know it. The infection can seem like part of an already existing illness, yet it can be truly villainous.
Community-acquired infections are prevalent, yet they have the ability to transform into much more complicated illnesses. Remember: wash those hands and protect yourself from the scares of little monsters!
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Awareness keeps the scares to a minumum.
2319! We have a 2319!
—Monsters Inc.
COMMON
COLD
Runny or stuffy nose. Sore throat. Cough. Congestion. Slight body aches or a mild headache.
INFLUENZA
Fever. Body aches. Chills. Fatigue. Sneezing. Cough. Sore throat. Stuffy nose. Headache.
PNEUMONIA
Cough with mucus.
Shortness of breath. High heart rate. Vomiting. Joint pain. Body aches. High fever.
NOROVIRUS
Vomiting. Abdominal pain. Diarrhea. Fever. Chills. Headache. Body aches.
Community - Acquired Infection Symptoms
click each circle to view common symptoms of each infection
CAIs can be viewed as little monsters, striking those who are vulnerable. It is important to take precautions and stay safe in communities to avoid infection and contamination.