Hepatitis B vaccine ASSIGNMENT In order to address the general questions posed by the case study‚ you will individually research information on the disease(s) caused by a particular microbe and the vaccine that is used for it. Address the following questions for the microbe and vaccine that you have been assigned: 1. a. Describe the typical symptoms of the disease(s) caused by the agent. Hepatitis B can cause acute (short-term) illness and that can lead to loss of appetite‚ diarrhea
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FIRO-B Reflection Paper FIRO-B is a totally different assessment from Myers-Briggs because the purpose of Myers-Briggs is for our personal characteristics‚ the internal side; the purpose of FIRO-B is for our interpersonal aspect‚ the external side. Because of this assessment‚ I am able to rethink how I get along with people and how I deal with my relationship. Even though I did not get any high point for these results‚ there are still some aspects I want to share my perspective. It is very interesting
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INTRODUCTION Hepatitis B is the most common serious liver infection in the world and can estimated one third of the Global Population has been infected with the Hepatitis B virus. Therefore it continues to be a major global health problem. (WHO‚ 2009) This infection is highly prevalent to the third world countries which include the Philippines. It is caused by the Hepatitis B virus that attacks the liver and can cause both acute and chronic disease. A single virus particle can cause the disease
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Pages a) Demographic Profile: a. Name: Mr. R. A. b. Address: Ibaan‚ Batangas c. Age: 44 years old d. Status: Single e. Occupation: Farmer (previously) f. Educational Attainment: High-school graduate g. Chief Complaint: Hematemesis and melena h. Admitting Diagnosis: Hepatitis B infection i. Final Diagnosis: Esophageal varices s/t liver cirrhosis s/t chronic hepatitis B infection j. Date and Time of Admission: 3/3/13 07:00 am
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HEPATITIS B VIRUS 2 HEPATITIS B VIRUS Hepatitis B is a viral infection that is caused by the hepatitis b virus (HBV). It is a serious inflammatory condition of the liver. There are two types of hepatitis B which are acute and chronic. When a person first becomes infected with the virus it is known as an acute infection. Depending on how the persons body reacts to the virus determines whether or not they exhibit any symptoms
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Introduction Bayer Group • Based in Leverkusen‚ Germany • The Group‚ which has been in existence for over 150 years‚ is a global enterprise with core competencies in the fields of health care‚ agriculture and high-tech polymer materials. • The company comprises three subgroups‚ Bayer HealthCare‚ Bayer CropScience and Bayer MaterialScience (http://www.materialscience.bayer.com/Company/Bayer-Group.aspx) • Bayer AG‚ acts as a strategic management holding company. It defines the values‚ goals and
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Hepatitis B Vaccine It takes only 3 shots to protect yourself and your loved ones against hepatitis B for a lifetime. In 1981‚ the Food and Drug Administration approved the first vaccine for hepatitis B‚ which was plasma-derived (i.e. made from blood products). This vaccine was discontinued in 1990 and is no longer available in the U.S. The currently used hepatitis B vaccines are made synthetically (i.e. they do not contain blood products) and have been available in the U.S. since 1986. You
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CHEMALITE‚ INC (B) Executive Summary: Bennett Alexander‚ a chemical engineer founded Chemalite‚ Inc. in late 1990. The company was set up to manufacture and sell the Chemalite. The projected financial statements for the year 1992 were made to study the performance of the company in March 1991. The balance sheet and income statement of current year and projected year were provided. | |December 31‚ 1991 (Actual) |December
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Why should we opt for hepatitis B vaccination? Introduction Hepatitis B is a major global health problem. Hepatitis B is a viral disease which selectively damages liver. It is estimated that over 2 billion people worldwide had been infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV) and 3-5 % of Indian population is infected with HBV. Chronic HBV infection can progress to cirrhosis (advanced irreversible liver disease) and is a leading cause of Liver cancer. Most patients with chronic HBV infection will not develop
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J&B Case Analysis The May 16‚ 2000 Harvard Business case describes how J&B Scotch has suffered from sluggish sales since the 1970’s. Once the best selling whisky in its class‚ J&B was now losing share and volume in a declining category. The author‚ Grant McCracken‚ goes on to say that the long term prospect is grim. Something needed to happen to boost sales for this once thriving brand. The article introduces you to Michael Stoner‚ VP and Product Group Director for the Schieffelin
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