According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases stated that the “seasonal influenza sickens millions and cause thousands of hospitalizations and flu-related deaths” each year (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases). Influenza started in 1918. The pandemic flu from 1918 was so deadly that “in many of the victims‚ the influenza virus has invaded their lungs and caused pneumonia” (History). The flu “was first observed in Europe‚ the U.S. and parts of Asia before
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Harmful Habits & Infectious Disease Prevention Managing health and wellness is largely dependent upon our knowledge of controllable and uncontrollable risk factors that exist amongst people and within our environment. Our overall ability to maximize our level of wellness revolves around the choices made on a daily basis including our actions and our diets. In order to take our health seriously‚ we must learn to come to terms with the harmful effects of our decisions as well as the occasion of factors
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• What is the infectious agent (pathogen) that causes this infectious disease? For example‚ the name of the bacteria‚ virus‚ or parasite. The infectious agent I choose is the Norovirus. The Norovirus is a small virus that is highly contagious. The Norovirus is also the most common cause of gastroenteritis. Gastroenteritis is often referred to as the stomach flu. Gastroenteritis is the inflammation of gastrointestinal tract. This includes the stomach and intestines. The inflammation usually
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used to improve the body’s ability to overcome infection and protect against diseases caused by infectious agents. It works against a specific disease by training the immune system to rapidly recognize and eliminate the infectious agent that causes that disease‚ thus resulting in immunity. Protection can be acquired either by passive or by active immunization.Passive immunization involves transfer of antibodies obtained from an immune donor to a nonimmune individual and results in temporary immunity
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Nienhaus et al. Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology 2014‚ 9:9 http://www.occup-med.com/content/9/1/9 REVIEW Open Access Tuberculosis in healthcare workers – a narrative review from a German perspective Albert Nienhaus1‚2*‚ Anja Schablon1‚ Alexandra M Preisser3‚ Felix C Ringshausen4 and Roland Diel5‚6 Abstract Introduction: Despite the decline of tuberculosis in the population at large‚ healthcare workers (HCW) are still at risk of infection. Methods: In a narrative review the TB risk
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TUBERCULOSIS DISEASE Tuberculosis is a common‚ and in many cases lethal‚ infectious disease caused by various strains of mycobacteria‚ usually Mycobacteria tuberculosis. One third of the world’s population is thought to have been infected with M. tuberculosis with new infections occurring at a rate of about one per second. In 2007‚ there were an estimated 13.7 million chronic active cases globally‚ while in 2010‚ there were an estimated 8.8 million new cases and 1.5 million associated
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SOAP NOTES The acronym SOAP defines four sections: (S) for subjective‚ (O) for objective‚ (A) for assessment‚ and (P) for plan. The SOAP note format is common to the medical setting and is used by many health care professionals. Subjective (S). The subjective section should include information given or statements made by the patient or the patient family in relation to the current deficits or ability to participate in evaluation or treatment sessions. For example‚ a patient who exhibits significant
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Axia Material SOAP Note Create three SOAP notes using correct medical terminology from the patient information in Appendix C. * Organize the information correctly * Format the SOAP notes * Revise language where necessary Post your paper as a Microsoft® Word attachment. Patient One – Chapter 6 Soap Notes Date: | 09/26/2011 | Chart: | 001 | Age: | 22 | Name: | Jane Doe | Date of Birth: | 02/11/89 | Sex: | F | S: | Patient has sever lower back pain that
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the Child Care Setting: Prevention of Infectious Disease A Curriculum for the Training of Child Care Providers Module 1 Second Edition Health and Safety in the Child Care Setting: Prevention of Infectious Disease A Curriculum for the Training of Child Care Providers Module 1 Second Edition Developed by The California Child Care Health Program 1322 Webster Street‚ Suite 402 • Oakland‚ CA 94612-3218 (510) 839-1195 Funded by a grant from The California Department of Education
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SOAP Note Create three SOAP notes using correct medical terminology from the patient information in Appendix C. • Organize the information correctly • Format the SOAP notes • Revise language where necessary Post your paper as a Microsoft® Word attachment. Patient One – Chapter 6 Soap Notes Date: Sat‚ Aug 27‚ 2011 04:05 pm Chart #: 1234-567-1234 Age: 22 Name: Susan Smith Date of Birth: 03/11/89 Sex : F S: Patient says she has been having acute back discomfort over the
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