Epidemiologist An Epidemiologist studies the relationship between medical conditions and their causes. This is done by collecting and analyzing data about the public and the behavior of disease. They study the origin and spread of contagious life-threatening diseases. Work Environment Work for private research facilities, pharmaceutical companies, hospitals and universities. They usually work in a laboratories, or public health emergencies. Most of the time the work is considered low risk, however
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Epidemiology: Chickenpox Grand Canyon University: NRS-427V August 10, 2014 Epidemiology: Chickenpox (Varicella) Communicable Disease Overview: Chickenpox Chickenpox also known as varicella is a very contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). It causes a blister-like rash, itching, tiredness, and fever. Chickenpox can have serious consequences, especially in babies, adults, and immunocompromised persons. The disease spreads easily from infected people to others
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Institution Name Date Classification Bacteria Profile Subkingdom: Eubacteria Genus: Species: Francisella tularensis Cell Structure and Morphology: Tiny, pleomorphic, poorly staining gram-ve coccobacillus of 0.2 - 0.5 by 0.7 - 1.0 micron in size. Intracellular in clinical specimen Shape: Coccobacillus Arrangement: solitary (singles) Glycocalyx: capsule & biofilm Cell Wall: Gram negative Chemical composition: lipopolysaccharide Outer membrane, if present Periplasmic space
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Application of Community Health & Population-Focused Nursing Western Governors University Measles 1. Describe the Chosen Outbreak Measles is virus with a single-stranded RNA and two membranes: a fusion protein that infuses into the host cell membrane and the hemagglutinin protein that absorbs the virus into the cells. The primary site for invasion is in the epithelium of the nares. Measles is highly contagious and very infectious because it is easily
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Public Health 150 October 26, 2011 MIDTERM EXAMINATION Select the best answer from the multiple choice questions. There are 85 questions and 12 pages on the examination. Notify the instructor if your examination does not have 12 pages. Clearly indicate on the scan form the one best answer to each question among the answers provided. Be sure that you have selected your choice correctly on the scan form. Be sure that you have entered your name and identification number on the scan form and filled
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The Epidemiology and Pathology of Leukemia as it Relates to Nursing Roles Abiodun Salisu Coppin State University 10/20/15 The human body undergoes many changes during one’s lifetime. Interactions between the physical environment and internal systems account for many of the changes that constitute health and illness. The presence of disunity among any of the body’s organ systems presents an opportunity for disease to occur. The nursing profession focuses on promoting and achieving optimal
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Running head: A GROWING EPIDEMIC A Growing Epidemic Amy Hook Chamberlain College of Nursing Community Health Nursing February 2, 2010 A Growing Epidemic Sexually transmitted diseases have a significant health and economic impact on the American people. An estimated 15 million people are diagnosed with these diseases each year (Foundation, 2010). This number is by most accounts underestimated due to the fact the majority of sexually transmitted disease have no noticeable
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OHIO’S COMMUNICABLE DISEASE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS Who must report? Healthcare providers (physicians, hospitals, infection preventionists) with knowledge of a case or suspect case of a disease which is required to be reported Laboratories’ that examine specimens of human origin with evidence of diseases which are required to be reported any individual having knowledge of a person suffering from a disease suspected of being communicable WHAT must be reported? Diseases on Ohio’s ABC list
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Community Newsletter HCS 457 July 18, 2016 Jeffrey Rhoades Community Newsletter Public health is a not only a national issue but a world-wide issue, that affects all individuals regardless of age, color, nationality, beliefs, orientation or any other factor which makes us all different. Even though all of us come from different walks of life, understanding public health is essential to our overall wellbeing. Public health is much bigger than taking care of ourselves and doing what we need
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Question 1 1. Which of the following measures is best for understanding how quickly a disease is occurring in a population? Answer | A. | prevalence | | B. | cumulative incidence | | C. | Incidence density | | D. | None of the above. | | E. | | 5 points Question 2 1. Dr. Breathright conducted a study to estimate the incidence of asthma among inner city children. She recorded the amount of follow-up person-time in the table below. The number of children diagnosed
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