Cent. Eur. J. Biol. • 8(10) • 2013 • 943-957 DOI: 10.2478/s11535-013-0209-6 Central European Journal of Biology New perspectives on antibacterial drug research Review Article Joanna Ziemska‚ Aleksandra Rajnisz‚ Jolanta Solecka* Laboratory of Biologically Active Compounds‚ National Institute of Public Health - National Institute of Hygiene‚ 00-791 Warsaw‚ Poland Received 14 March 2013; Accepted 10 May 2013 Abstract: Bacterial resistance to commonly used antibiotics is constantly
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------------------------------------------------- Introduction Cystic fibrosis (also called CF or mucoviscidosis) is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder that affects most critically the lungs‚ and also the pancreas‚ liver‚ and intestine. It is characterized by abnormal transport of chloride and sodium across an epithelium‚ leading to thick‚ viscous secretions. The name refers to the characteristic scarring (fibrosis) and cyst formation within the pancreas that was first recognized in the
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INTRODUCTION This scientific report is to discuss the results of an experiment being conducted on the effect that antibiotics have on the growth of bacteria. This will be done through the use of microbiology. Microbiology is a science in the department of biology‚ particularly microorganisms. These include; bacterium‚ fungi‚ protozoa‚ algae and viruses. This is an important subject to study as microorganisms can be found everywhere‚ covering all matters of different surfaces even including the human
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1. Procedure #1 detected 50/100 true positives and 100/100 true negatives. Procedure #2 detected 80/100 true positives and 70/100 true negatives. b. procedure 2 is more sensitive 2. TP/TP+FN = ? b. specificity 3. What might the following indicate? urine: RBCs‚ WBCs‚ nitrite‚ bacteria a. pyelonephritis 4. Why is albumin the first protein to be detected in tests for renal failure? b. its molecular size is smallest 5. Cortisol excess will result in _____ a. hypernatremia c. elevated glucose
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1. Distinguish between viruses‚ bacteria‚ rickettsia‚ fungi‚ parasites‚ and prions. 2. Viruses: RNA or DNA‚ obligate intracellular parasites. Seek “permissive cells to infect. Some strains have shown periodic changes by have mutations and forming new strands; Require a tissue culture in order to grow; Consist of RNA or DNA in a protective glycoprotein coat; Influenza – Dengue Fever – carried by mosquitos St. Louis encephalitis virus – carried by mosquitos HIV Hepatitis – Makes skin a yellow
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ors‚ Allow us to introduce ourselves. We are a committed group of nurses studying to become certified nurse practitioners. With our education and experience‚ we are in a strong position to influence public policy on matters of health. One way to accomplish this is to contact our elected officials‚ informing them of problems‚ suggesting solutions‚ and enlisting legislative support. We are writing to you on a matter of great importance--childhood vaccinations. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
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Signs and symptoms of Conjunctivitis‚ Swelling of conjunctiva and watering of the eyes are symptoms common to all forms of conjunctivitis. However‚ the pupils should be normally reactive‚ and the visual acuity normal. Viral Viral conjunctivitis is often associated with an infection of the upper respiratory tract‚ a common cold‚ and/or a sore throat. Its symptoms include excessive watering and itching. The infection usually begins with one eye‚ but may spread easily to the other. Viral conjunctivitis
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tuberculosis can be transmitted. Sexual acts such as penis-vaginal/anal penetration or oral sex can increase the transmission of deadly pathogens such as Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)‚ Lymphogranuloma venereum (infection of the lymphatic system) Haemophilus ducreyi (causes chancroid) Trichomonas vaginalis (causes bad smell near the vagina). [8] Blood transfusions or needle sharing can also increase the possibility of HIV transfer and many other deadly pathogens such as Human papilloma virus
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gonorrhoeaeDirect contact Through the birth canal Acute infection with much pus formation Eye infection in newborns Trachoma Chliamydia trachomotisDirect contact (fomites‚ flies) Conjunctivitis #1 cause of blindness in world Bacterial Meningitis Haemophilus influenza type B Direct Contact Endogenous infection: aerosols Fever‚ headache‚ stiff neck‚ nausea‚ vomiting Rare in U.S. Bacterial Meningococcal Meningitis Neisseria meningitidisDirect Contact Droplet Transmission (Aerosols) Petechial
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Heath Care Hall of Fame Museum Jeffrey Greene HCS/235 June 20‚ 2015 Dr.Patricia Wolcott I have chosen to pay tribute to these five significant developments that I believe should be placed on display at the Heath Care Hall of Fame Museum. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Exhibit 1 The Affordable Care Act puts consumers back in charge of their health care. Under the law‚ which was signed in by President Obama in March 2010‚ it gives the American people the stability and flexibility
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