From the Guidelines
A "cont get" is not a medical term, but rather a financial trading term that refers to a contingent order, which allows a trader to place a second order that is only activated when the first order is executed. In the context of medical care, the term "cont get" does not have a direct application. However, the concept of contingent orders can be related to the idea of conditional decision-making in medical practice, where a treatment plan or intervention is triggered by a specific condition or event. The provided evidence does not directly relate to the term "cont get" but discusses various digital health apps and monitoring systems used in the clinical care of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) 1. These systems utilize symptom tracking, questionnaires, and laboratory data to monitor disease activity and improve patient outcomes, such as quality of life (QoL) and reduced acute care visits 1. For example, the Constant Care system uses a "traffic light" color system to illustrate disease activity based on a total inflammatory burden score, and studies have shown improved QoL and shorter flares in patients using this system 1. Similarly, the HealthPROMISE system tracks patient symptoms and QoL biweekly, allowing providers to focus on quality of care and goal-focused discussions during in-person office visits 1. While these systems do not directly relate to the term "cont get," they demonstrate the importance of conditional decision-making and contingent planning in medical practice, particularly in the management of chronic conditions like IBD. In real-life clinical medicine, contingent planning and conditional decision-making are crucial for optimizing patient outcomes, reducing morbidity and mortality, and improving quality of life. Therefore, the concept of contingent orders or conditional decision-making is essential in medical practice, and healthcare providers should prioritize this approach when managing patients with complex or chronic conditions.
From the Research
Definition of Contagion
- A contagion refers to the spread of a disease or infection from one person to another through direct or indirect contact [@\1@, @\2@, @\3@, @\4@, @\5@].
Factors Influencing Contagion
- The spread of contagious diseases can be influenced by various factors, including the type of pathogen, the mode of transmission, and the susceptibility of the host [@\1@, @\2@, @\3@, @\4@, @\5@].
Examples of Contagious Diseases
- Respiratory tract infections, such as COVID-19, can be contagious and spread through respiratory droplets, contact with contaminated surfaces, or close contact with an infected person [@\1@, @\2@, @\3@, @\4@, @\5@].
- Other examples of contagious diseases include urinary tract infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, and gonococcal infections [@\2@].
Treatment and Prevention of Contagious Diseases
- Antibiotics, such as azithromycin, can be effective in treating certain contagious diseases, but their use must be judicious and guided by antimicrobial stewardship principles to prevent the development of antibiotic resistance [@\1@, @\2@, @\3@, @\4@, @\5@].
- Prevention measures, such as vaccination, proper hygiene, and infection control practices, can also help reduce the spread of contagious diseases [@\1@, @\2@, @\3@, @\4@, @\5@].