usually disappears without any treatment. The viral infection is caused by the human parvovirus B19, which commonly affects children between ages five and fifteen. B19 virus causes a childhood rash called fifth disease or erythema infectiosum which is commonly called slapped cheek syndrome (CDC, 2012). The virus was discovered by chance in 1975 by Australian virologist Yvonne Cossart (Reamy and Hodge, 2007). At the onset of the infection, the virus-infected person will be observed with a low-grade
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The Kiss Of Death Everyone has shared a kiss with either their parents, significant other, or their children. Imagine if that kiss could potentially lead to the rupture of the liver or spleen from something appearing so harmless. Mononucleosis (mono) is a contagious disease spread through saliva, kissing, cough or sneeze, or sharing food or drinks (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research [MFMER], 2016). In order to fully understand how Mono affects a person, one needs to look at the
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Mumps, also called epidemic parotitis acute, is a highly contagious viral infection. Parotitis refers to the inflammation of the parotid gland which is common in Mumps (National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Disease and Mumps, 2016). Mumps typically starts with a fever, headache, tiredness, and loss of appetite (Centers for Disease Control and Protection, 2016). After that, the salivary glands under the ears or jaws becomes swollen and tender (National Institutes for Health / U.S. Library
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A lot of infections can develop inside the mouth or around it. These infections can come about due to a wide number of reasons. Maybe they first started off with burns due to hot food but later turned into infections. Maybe bacterial levels spiked up due to your diet or failure to brush your teeth or use mouth wash at the right time. A lot of them look really nasty but aren’t all that serious. Some look quite harmless, but can actually pose a threat to your health by making you susceptible to infection
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As mentioned at the outset, WNE is caused by an infection from the WNV, which is a member of the genus Flavivirus (Salinas, 2016, p. 1). According to the World Health Organization, microbe transmission often occurs from birds (which are the reservoir hosts of the virus), to humans via Aedes, Culex or Anopheles mosquitos (the vector), primarily in early autumn (2011, para. 7). The pathophysiology of West Nile Virus (WNV) begins with peripheral inoculation (via a mosquito bite), and thus the initial
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not get any kind of major infection. Humans exposed to the same type of battles and the same disgusting water they would have a devastating outcome, possibly death. This gave him and others ideas to check into their blood to see if they had something humans lacked. In 1998, Dr. Merchant found that American Alligators have a powerful antibiotic in their blood. Dr. Merchant demonstrated the “unscientific” evidence suggesting that reptile are resistant to bacterial infection. He identified reasons
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What is Mononucleosis? Mononucleosis (also known as glandular fever or the kissing disease) is a viral disease caused by an infection with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). The Epstein-Barr Virus is a member of the herpes virus family and one of the most common viruses in humans. The Epstein-Barr virus is one of the most common causes of Mononucleosis. It can also be spread through bodily fluids, especially direct person to person to person contact with saliva, sharing glasses, and other drink containers
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Pneumococcal Disease in Children and Adults Victoria Yang Anatomy and Physiology 009, Utpal Smart Pneumococcal disease is an infection that can cause pneumonia, bloodstream infection, or meningitis and is caused by a bacteria called Streptococcus pneumonia. The bacteria is spread through coughing or sneezing, or through direct contact such as kissing. Older people are most likely to die from pneumococcal disease, but younger adults with certain health conditions are also at increased risk for severe
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Pseudomonas Aeruginos is an infection that is caused by strains of infectious bacteria from exposures to the environment, such as animals, soil, and even the water we drink can lead to this infection. The full scientific name of this bacteria is Pseudomonas Aeruginos, it is also a member of the Gamma Proteobacteria class of bacteria. It is a gram negative aerobic rod under the bacterial family pseudmonadacacea. Its kingdom classification is bacteria, its’s phylum classification is proteobacteria
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and a low grade fever. Even though there is no treatment or vaccines to prevent infection, this virus should be taken seriously as it is highly contagious and death may occur to the young, elderly, and critically ill. Therefore, practicing proper hygiene and food protection, and potable water-supplies can help prevent Sydney from spreading. There currently is neither treatment nor vaccines that prevent infection from this virus. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, also
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