Salmonella is a bacterium that is found in an infection known as Salmonellosis. In the United States there are 42,000 reported cases each year, but it is thought that the true number of cases are much higher as many cases of a more mild degree go unreported. Of the 42,000 reported cases each year, it is estimated that there are approximately 400 deaths each year caused by the bacteria. The majorities of these cases is found in young children, and in the elderly, and are more common in the summer
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an ulcer on his right heel and it was left untreated for almost seven weeks. Regardless of the nurses’ notes stating that the sore was responding to treatment, the sore grew to be very large, discolored, necrotic, and began to smell. After the infection was discovered, the man was taken to the hospital and his leg was cut off above the knee. http://www.sandiegoaccidentinjurylawyer.com/lawyer-attorney-1279341.html 3. Patient passes away due to Neglect An 84-year-old resident of an assisted-living
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Introduction: It is a bacterial infection that can be dangerous. You can catch it from an infected person. The infection spreads when he or she coughs or sneezes. Diphtheria often causes a bad sore throat and swollen glands. It can also cause a fever and chills. Diptheria creates a toxin in the body if it is not treated. A toxin is a poison made by cells. This can cause serious healthproblems. This program explains what diphtheria is and what causes it. It also talks about the diagnosis and
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Throughout a child’s life it is recommended to vaccinate. Vaccinations are safe and effective in preventing infections and diseases. One in particular is pertussis, also known as the “whooping cough.” Pertussis is an infection of the respiratory system and should be vaccinated for the reason of life-threatening capabilities. (Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015). Pertussis is bacteria that damages the tiny hairs in the respiratory system. These hair like projections are called cilia
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Abstract (Introduction – states the topic and the main questions to be explored) Meningitis is an infection of the meninges which is detrimental to the central nervous system. Since the brain is the control center of the body, if a problem develops it ultimately affects other parts of the body having the ability to properly function. It is important to get diagnosed quickly. Without proper education meningitis can be misinterpreted for another illness and if not treated can result in death. In this
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the virus can be spread to another before the original victim is even aware of being infected. A few days later the virus (infection) invades the lymph nodes, multiplies, and enters the blood stream. Five to seven days later, the virus is in the respiratory system and the pathological reaction to the infection is now a disease: a cough, runny nose, possible eye infection, followed by spots. These spots are in the mucous membranes and is the first real indication of the measles. Measles has an
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every healthcare provider and laboratory to report all identified cases, with approximately 6,000 deaths being related to measles each year. Almost all children contracted the disease by the time they were the age of 15, with an estimated yearly infection rate of three to four million United States citizens. Each year, it is estimated, 400 to 500 people died from measles, 48,000 hospitalized, and 4,000 developing encephalitis as a side effect of the disease. The measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR)
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Many believe the origin is from fruit bats. “The presence of virus in lung tissue implies that respiratory or oral spread of infection could occur in the confined spaces where bats roost, and isolation of virus from feces suggests the existence of mechanisms for transmission of infection to other animals” (“Experimental Inoculation of Plants and Animals with Ebola Virus”). Scientists believe that fruit bats can be the cause of the transmission of Ebola but
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persons with weak immune systems, and pregnant women have a greater chance of contracting the virus. The also stand a greater chance of developing more serious complications that include skin infection, bone infections, joint infections, pneumonia, inflammation or infection of the brain, blood stream infections, and toxic shock syndrome. Acyclovir medications are recommended for people who are likely to develop serious diseases. Acyclovir is effective if administered within 24 hours of the first rash
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and other common fungal infections. Tinea Pedis is a form of ringworm that affects the feet, also called Athlete’s Foot. This fungal infection is the most common form of the ringworm infection and affects many people daily. It is easily spread through any contact with the infection but luckily it can usually be diagnosed rather easily also. This is not a life-threating infection but it does cause much discomfort and displeasure to anyone suffering with it. This infection usually begins in-between
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