Prevention, also known as CDC, “there is no drug to treat people who get sick from the virus”. This is why people should take Sydney seriously. Another example that shows that there is no treatment is because antibiotics solely fight against bacteria and not viruses, antibiotics will not help fight this infection. The people around the world are in danger as not even antibiotics will help them fight off this vicious infection. Moreover, Sydney is highly contagious and caution should be taken when in
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Meningococcal meningitis “A bacteria of meningitis, a serious infection of the thin lining that surrounds the brain and spinal cord.” (http://www.who.int/) There was a recent outbreak reported in June of this year in Chicago. I wanted to pick this due to how close it is to my home, not enough to spread this close to me, still I was recently in Chicago and it was interesting to see how a place that big could have been infected so easily. “Meningococcal meningitis is caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis
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Laboratory diagnosis of respiratory infections In our laboratory, we offer tests for the diagnosis of upper respiratory tract infections-pharyngitis, sinusitis, ocular and ear infections, and lower tract infections including pneumonia and bronchitis. Today we will focus on the diagnosis of common bacterial causes of pharyngitis and lower respiratory tract infections. Dr Miller will cover mycobacterial, fungal, and viral causes of lower respiratory tract infections with a special emphasis on
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passing through the birth canal and restoring the babies microbiome. This is a much debated subject. - Point 1: there is the risk that certain viruses or bacteria, that may cause (for example) chlamydia and genital herpes, is hosted in the mother’s vaginal fluids without anyone’s knowledge. Babies born by C-section are typically spared exposure to those viruses, but the swabbing could reintroduce that risk. “It’s not really right to expect a health professional to do something that isn’t of any proven
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the developing world. Although mortality resulting from gastroenteritis in the developed world is low, the condition remains a public health concern with economic and social burdens apparent. Microorganisms responsible for gastroenteritis include viruses, parasites and bacterial pathogens (Boer et al. 2010). Four significant bacterial pathogens implicated in gastrointestinal infections include Salmonella, Campylobacter, Shigella (Boer et al. 2010), and Vibrio (Mazel et al. 1998). Salmonella is commonly
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Foodborne Illness Foodborne illness or food poisoning is any illness resulting from the consumption of contaminated food, pathogenic bacteria, viruses, or parasites that contaminate food. Foodborne illnesses or food poisoning usually arise from improper handling, preparation, or food storage. Pesticides or medicines in food and naturally toxic substances. Foodborne diseases can also be caused by a large variety of toxins that affect the environment. SymptomsSymptoms of foodborne illness depend on
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million hot tubs and 7.4 million swimming pools are being used in either residential or public places in the United States (Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2008). It has been observed that most of these waters are polluted with hurtful bacteria that can cause a number of diseases, which are characterized as Recreational Water Illnesses (RWI’s). The diseases that can be triggered by contaminated waters consist of a widespread of infections, such as intestinal, respiratory, skin (Dermatitis)
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“Bacteria” is a term that possesses a negative connotation, for numerous people believe a majority of bacteria is harmful, even parasitic. Countless species of bacteria are classified as viruses, those that invade the body of host and diminish the victim’s health for the gain of its own. Contrastingly, some people commonly forget that bacteria can also live in comfortable symbiosis with its host. A mutual bond of trust forms between the bacteria and the host as both depend upon each other in order
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Week 1 – HOW LIFE WORKS: Biology – Science of How Life Works; study of life; attempt to understand processes of life. How life works - many levels. Three levels: -Molecular mechanisms within the cell -Integrated actions of many cells within an organ or body -Interactions among different organisms in nature Life Processes – Microscopic and macroscopic levels: All methods of scientific study use the Scientific Method Scientific Method –
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My disease is colitis it has inflammatory bowel that has an infection of the lining of the colon that has pus that fills the ulcers, bloody, diarrhea, abdominal pain, weight loss and fever. The painful condition affects the daily lives of a person’s ability to eat. The immune system mistakes and attacks the organs in the body. It becomes unbearable will never go away unless the large intestine or colon gets to be surgically repair, because there is no cure It has a irritation of the colon, cases
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