microbial numbers. Those applications can be either clinical or in a research setting. Clinical applications include determination of antibiotic efficacy and as well as therapy. Research applications include determination of the effectiveness of antimicrobial chemicals‚ radiation‚ etc. The viable count is most common or standard method used to quantitate bacteria. With this method only microbes that are alive and able to reproduce can be counted. Since microbes grow into such large numbers it is extremely
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of the overall market volume in 2013. Resilient flooring market is expected to witness substantial growth over the next six years‚ since it offers benefits such as cost effectiveness‚ easy installation and low maintenance. Increased demand for antimicrobial and antibacterial flooring is expected to favorably impact resilient flooring demand. • Residential segment was the largest application area in 2013 and accounted for over 50% of the market volume. Owing to growing demand across the construction
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Innate (nonspecific) Defenses * responds quickly * general defenses * protects against many pathogens * First line of defense * skin and mucosae prevent entry of microorganisms * Second line of defense * antimicrobial proteins‚ phagocytes‚ and other cells * Inhibit spread of invaders throughout the body * Inflammation is its most important mechanism * Adaptive (specific) Defenses * Third line of defense – mounts attack against specific
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a) Describe and discuss the structure of organized public health in the United States. Public health activities are performed at many levels from local to national to global. The organizations and agencies devoted to public health at these different levels share many of the same functions including dis- ease surveillance‚ policy development‚ and provision of access to health care. Local health departments are the point of contact with the individual residents‚ and care and data collection occur
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Most people don’t know they have gum recession because it occurs gradually. The first sign of gum recession is usually tooth sensitivity and you may notice a tooth looks longer than normal. Gum recession is where part of the gum tissue that surrounds the teeth wears away‚ or pulls back‚ showing more of the tooth or the tooth’s root. Receding gums may be one of the first signs of gum disease. When gum recession happens you get gaps that form between the teeth and gum line‚ making it easy for disease
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A Desire for Tranquility the Cultural and Health Aspects of Chrysanthemums in China Yalin Mao The chrysanthemum originated in western or central Asia (Zhao et al.‚ 2010). Then there was a gradual northeasterly movement into China and Mongolia. After that‚ it spread into eastern Asia‚ then to eastern Siberia and the Far East‚ and finally the species were dispersed widely in every region (Zhao et al.‚ 2010). In many countries‚ chrysanthemums stand for sorrow or farewell‚ especially in Italy and France
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Introduction The purpose of this research paper is to evaluate Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI)‚ a common complication of hospital care and one of the top leading causes of death in the United States. The paper will explore the current issues of HAI‚ the problem examined‚ the significance‚ and what methods are currently being implemented to reduce the problem. Problem Background The challenge that many hospital facilities are facing is how to avoid HAIs while treating patients for medical
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UTILIZATION OF MAKABUHAY PLANT IN THE PRODUCTION OF AN ANTI-ITCH OINTMENT A Research Proposal Presented to the Faculty of Trece Martires City National High School Trece Martires‚ Cavite In Partial Fulfilment Of the Requirements in Research II Shaira J. Austria April Jhoy Parilla Jude Michael Boholano June 2013 INTRODUCTION Ointments are preparations for external use and is intended for application to the skin. It is a smooth substance that is rubbed on the skin to help heal
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Investigatory Project In Science IV Submitted by: Mary Rose L. Perez IV-St. Matthew Submitted to: Mrs. Leira B. Tobias Teacher in Science IV CHAPTER 1: Cacao Leaves as Natural Insect Repellant This study is a experimental research and was conducted to establish the efficacy of cacao leaves decoction on the treatment of escalation of insects. To abolish the use of DEET (N‚N-diethyl-3- methylbenzamide)‚ a chemical formulation developed during
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Common Name: Fennel Essential Oil Botanical Name: Foeniculum vulgare Other Names: • Sweet fennel oil Description/Distribution: Fennel is often confused with anise because of the similar flavor and aroma it produces. Native to southern Europe‚ particularly around the Mediterranean‚ fennel has become naturalized in many other non-tropical parts of the world such as Japan‚ Persia‚ India and the USA. Although all parts of the plant are aromatic‚ it is the seeds that are crushed and then steam
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