associated with MEASLES. The patient may suffer from additional symptoms‚ such as chest discomfort‚ fever‚ and aching‚ that are characteristic of these diseases. WHOOPING COUGH is a form of severe bronchitis caused by the bacterium Hemophilus pertussis. Treatment of a pure viral infection is directed toward the relief of symptoms‚ but frequently secondary infections by bacteria complicate the condition. In such a case the patient’s sputum may turn from white to yellow (purulent‚ or pus containing)
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supports the effectiveness of vaccines: They reduce and potentially eliminate contagious diseases‚ which saves the lives of all who are at risk of catching the disease. Children who are exempt from certain vaccines are 5.9 times more likely to contract pertussis and 22.2 times more likely to contract measles than children who are vaccinated per a study published by the National Library of Medicine (2000)‚ while “at least 11% of vaccinated children in measles outbreaks acquired infection through contact with
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To many undocumented immigrant’s health care is not a pressing concern. People emigrate to America in pursuit of the American dream of freedom and prosperity. According to Gilcrist (2013)‚ an estimated $35 million people are foreign-born currently living in the United Sates‚ and out of that‚ over $10 million are undocumented and are‚ most likely‚ not insured. These undocumented individuals work in our food industry and on our agricultural farms‚ where the susceptibility of transferring disease
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There are many issues in regards to the controversy on vaccinations. Vaccinations were made to protect people from diseases‚ that could otherwise cause illness or potential death. There are many arguable topics but the most important is‚ should an individual have the right to deny needed vaccinations‚ or should vaccinations be mandated. This topic has been a huge debate in recent years. There are individuals that believe that an adult or child should be up to date on their immunizations‚ due to
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Pertussis was acquired from pigs & dogs. Farmers have increased exposure to the germs of their livestock. In addition‚ keeping pets‚ human intimacy with animals‚ and animal fecal contamination in crowded sedentary urban conditions contribute to the increased
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infectious diseases. Ever since vaccines for diseases like diphtheria and measles were introduced in the twentieth century‚ the number of deaths related to these diseases decreased by more than 500 percent. (McMahon-Pratt‚ 2005). Death rates from the pertussis (whooping cough) declined from 12‚000 deaths per year in 1905 to less than 1‚000
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Student Laboratory Guide Write-up: Comprehensive History With your “patient” assuming the role of a client‚ conduct a comprehensive history. History Biographic Data Date: 10/04/2013 Initials only: L.C. Gender: M Race: H Date of Birth: 04/15/1972 Age: 42 Marital Status: married Historian quality : Good Occupation: Aircraft mechanic Source of Data: Patient Reason for Seeking Care/Presenting Problem: Present Health Status Anemia Asthma Artery Disease Osteoarthritis
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not develop small pox‚ but instead were immune to the disease. Today‚ vaccinations are available for a variety of life threatening or life altering diseases such as; smallpox‚ rabies‚ salmonella‚ tuberculosis‚ diphtheria‚ yellow fever‚ tetanus‚ pertussis‚ polio‚ influenza‚ cholera‚ measles‚ mumps‚ rubella‚ meningococcus‚ tick-borne encephalitis‚ pneumococcus‚ hepatitis B‚ hepatitis A‚ varicella‚ lyme disease‚ and rotavirus. Vaccines are more commonly given to infants today to immunize early. Already
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Study Guide Notes ¡V Test 1 CHAPTER 1 1. Linnaeus ¡V naming system Hooke ¡V cells in cork Van Leeuwenhoek ¡V animalcules (1st obs. of live microorganisms) Redi ¡V experiment to disprove spontaneous generation ¡V meat Needham ¡V experiment to prove spontaneous generation ¡V broth (vital force) Spallanzani ¡V heated broth did not develop microbial growth Virchow ¡V biogenesis (living can only arise from preexisting living) Pasteur ¡V air contained‚ but did not produce‚ microbes (broth‚ s-flasks);
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Should Vaccines Be Compulsory? Vaccines are one of the most powerful means to prevent and diminish the burden of infectious disease. Edward Jenner‚ an English physician and scientist‚ first discovered the idea of vaccination. People have an argument about being vaccinated. Proponents say that vaccination is safe and one of the greatest health developments of the 20th century. They point out that illnesses‚ including rubella‚ diphtheria‚ smallpox‚ polio‚ and whooping cough‚ are now prevented
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