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    Trichomonas Vaginalis

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    characteristically found in the human urogenital tract‚ responsible for the most frequent non-viral‚ sexually transmitted infection around the world. A plethora of techniques may be employed in the detection of this condition‚ ranging from just clinical diagnosis to specific laboratory-based testing. The former (i.e. clinical diagnosis) is adequate for women with symptoms of infection (primarily itching‚ discharge and vaginal odor). Also‚ laboratory-based diagnostics do not provide immediate results

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    Careworker

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    action to prevent the spread of infection‚ in accordance with legislation and local and organisational policies and procedures. They also have a personal and moral responsibility‚ as members of a caring society and profession. There are many roles where infection control is important‚ these include: · Employees who work in communal living environments · Employees who work with hazardous substances · Employees whose work activities may expose them to infection · Employees working with individuals

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    Necrotizing Fasciitis is a very rare bacterial skin infection and also goes by flesh-eating bacteria‚ Necrotizing means causing the death of tissues and fascia is a sheet of connective tissues beneath the skin that surround muscles‚ nerves‚ fat‚ and blood vessels and is often associated with sepsis or widespread organ failure. Necrotizing Fasciitis can be caused by more than one type of bacteria‚ which can lead to a polymicrobial infection which is the presence of several species of microorganisms

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    Cellulitis Information

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    common‚ potentially serious bacterial skin infection. Cellulitis appears as a swollen‚ red area of skin that feels hot and tender‚ and it may spread rapidly. Skin on lower legs is most commonly affected‚ though cellulitis can occur anywhere on your body or face. Cellulitis may affect only your skin’s surface‚ or cellulitis may also affect tissues underlying your skin and can spread to your lymph nodes and bloodstream. Left untreated‚ the spreading infection may rapidly turn life-threatening. That’s

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    Meningitis Research Paper

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    Meningitis Reagan Odom Baptist College of Health Sciences Abstract Meningitis is a life threatening infection that can be treated if caught early enough. This paper will summarize the causative organism‚ how it is transmitted‚ signs and symptoms‚ the pathogenesis‚ epidemiology‚ diagnosis‚ and the treatment and prevention for this disease. Keywords: bacterial‚ fungal‚ meningitis‚ viral Meningitis Meningitis (2011) describes meningitis as‚ “a serious inflammation of the meninges‚ the thin‚ membranous

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    What once was considered an incurable condition‚ osteomyelitis is inflammation of bone or bone marrow caused by infection. The infection can start in the bone by spreading from nearby tissue or traveling through the bloodstream. This infection can also develop in the bone itself if the bone is exposed to germs in any way. Osteomyelitis can be classified as chronic or acute and the treatment for both depends on many factors. Acute osteomyelitis usually occurs in children. It comes on quickly but

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    Anthrax 101

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    animals and animal products (industrial anthrax) from other countries where anthrax is more common may become infected with anthracis. Anthrax in animals rarely occurs in the United States because of that human anthrax is rare in the US.Anthrax infection can occur in three forms: cutaneous (skin)‚ inhalation‚ and gastrointestinal. Spores of the bacterium B. anthracis can live in the soil for many years‚ and livestock can become infected by grazing on contaminated pasture. Humans can become infected

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    Elephantiasis

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    Elephantiasis is caused by obstruction of the lymphatic system‚ which results in the accumulation of a fluid called lymph in the affected areas. Functioning as part of the immune system‚ the lymphatic system helps to protect the body against infection and disease. It consists of a network of tubular channels (lymph vessels) that drain a thin watery fluid known as lymph from different areas of the body into the bloodstream. Obstruction of these vessels results in the massive swelling and gross

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    Molecular Characterization of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Nasal Colonization and Infection Isolates in a Veterans Affairs Hospital Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) belongs to the genus Staphylococcus. It is Gram-positive‚ cocci shaped anaerobic bacteria that forms clusters and produces catalase‚ which catalyzes hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen. It contains a cell wall structure (including peptidoglycan and teichoic acid) and a low G + C content of DNA between 30-40 mol

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    August 23‚ 2015 Abstract A sore throat (pharyngitis) is a common problem and usually is caused by a viral or bacterial infection. Sore throat usually resolves on its own without complications in adults‚ although it is important to know when to seek medical attention. Strep Throat Poetry is a way of taking life by throat. - Robert Frost Strep throat is a bacterial infection that’s causes the back of the throat to be sure‚ scratchy‚ red‚ and inflamed in the human body. Most people develop symptoms

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