antigens composed of carbohydrate. She also demonstrated that one of these groups‚ group A streptococci (S. pyogenes)‚ was specific to humans and human disease‚ including pharyngitis ("strep throat")‚ scarlet fever‚ rheumatic fever‚ nephritis and impetigo. Group B streptococci were subsequently shown to be associated with neonatal disease. Dr. Lancefield further elaborated on the extensive variety of the group A streptococci‚ demonstrating that different serotypes were the result of antigenic variation
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CU254 – Causes And Spread Of Infection. Learning Outcome 1: Infection | | Characteristics | Illnesses Caused | | | | | Bacteria | | * Unicellular. * Found in almost all kinds of habitats. | * Impetigo. * Salmonella. *Tuberculosis. | Viruses | | * Tiny organisms. * Composed of DNA and protein. | * Attach themselves to other organisms. * Aids/HIV. * Chicken Pox. * Colds/Flu. | Fungi | | * Plants. * Contains chitis instead of cellulose. * Used for food production. | * In
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another illness. Sharp or dull pains in any part of the head. Most headaches will eventually get better after sleep or rest. In the meantime‚ a medicine such as calpol will ease any discomfort. If you are feeling worried‚ just give your GP a call. Impetigo – a highly infectious bacterial infection. Small blisters that fill with pus. See your GP who will probably prescribe antibiotics. Keep your child away from other children and make sure they only use their own flannel and towel. Measles – a highly
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Bi/o life Derm/o‚ dermat/o skin Erythr/o red Hidr/o sweat Hirsute/o hairy Kerat/o horny‚ hard‚ cornea Lip/o fat‚ lipid Melan/o black Myc/o fungas Onych/o nail Pedicul/o louse (1 lice) Rhytid/o wrinkle Seb/o scale Urtic/o rash‚ hives Xer/o dry Medical Terms Actinic keratosis Thickened area of the epidermis associated with aging and skin damage due to sun exposure. Albinism Condition of no pigment in the skin‚ hair‚ and eyes. (white skin) Alopecia Baldness
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fight off MRSA‚ there are still some that can’t. People with weakened immune systems or who have undergone surgery can develop more serious problems. In more vulnerable people‚ Staphylococcus aureus bacteria have been known to cause boils‚ abscesses‚ impetigo‚ septic wounds‚ heart-valve problems and toxic shock syndrome. In extreme cases‚ it can result in death (Nordqvist‚ 2012). How do you know if you have MRSA? MRSA is easy to recognize. Some signs of MRSA are; On the skin‚ MRSA infection may
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322 Apply stone therapy massage 322 Apply stone therapy massage By Lucy Barnett By Lucy Barnett Task 1a * The importance of carrying out a detailed body analysis & relevant tests is so that you can pick up on any posture faults‚ avoid any areas which may be contra indicated and you are able to give them information on ways to improve their posture. It is important to carry out relevant tests such as cold or hot and sharp and blunt so that you are sure the client can feel the difference
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SECTION ONE INTRODUCTION AND NOTIFICATION 1. INTRODUCTION AND NOTIFICATION 1.0 INTRODUCTION The guidance is divided into sections as follows: Section 1 Introduces infection control and explains notification; Section 2 deals with general infection control procedures; Section 3 gives guidance on the management of outbreaks; Section 4 describes specific infectious diseases; Section 5 contact numbers and sources of information; Section
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Bacteria and Fungi are both very diverse groups of organisms and have numerous characteristics which set them apart from other living creatures. The domain bacteria possess traits which differentiate themselves from other organisms for example bacteria have prokaryotic cells‚ which means that their cells lack a nucleus‚ instead‚ they contain a nucleoid which contains a single circular chromosome. Additionally‚ bacteria do not have membrane-bound organelles‚ but most do have a cell wall made of peptidoglycan
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Topic: MRSA and You. General Purpose : To inform Specific Purpose: To inform the audience about the bacteria Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus. Thesis Statement: MRSA is an infection caused by a strain of Staphylococcus that has become resistant to antibiotics commonly used to treat staph infections. Preview Statement: Many of you have heard of MRSA‚ today im going to tell you exactly what type of bacteria it is and how to minimize your exposure to it. Introduction: Attention
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cause infection and some can spread from person to person. 1.2 Common illnesses and infection caused by bacteria‚ viruses‚ fungi and parasites are: Common Cold Influenza ( Flu ) Hepatitis Herpes Mumps Measles or Rubella Warts Salmonella Tuberculosis Impetigo Pneumonia Tonsillitis Escherichia Chalmydia Malaria Taxoplasmosis Athletes foot Ringworm 1.3 Colonisation is the presence of bacteria on a body surface ( like on the skin‚ mouth‚ intestines or airway) without causing disease in the person. The
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