Toxic Shock Syndrome (T.S.S.) You may have never heard of Toxic Shock Syndrome or T.S.S. It may help to know what T.S.S. is and its causes‚ how to prevent it‚ and how to treat it. Toxic Shock Syndrome is form of blood poisoning caused by overgrowth of Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus bacteria. Sometimes these strains of bacteria cause a toxin TSST-1. Its causes have been linked to use of tampons but it can also be caused by surgery and skin wounds. T.S.S. symptoms include a high
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EVIDENCE BASE PRACTICE ON THE REDUCTION OF CENTRAL – LINE –ASSOCIATED BLOODSTREAM INFECTIONS. Healthcare institutes today are facing a major problem with centrally-line- associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs). CLABSIs occur commonly and are the most potentially preventable source if morbidity. This research was conducted to see how central line bundles could be use to eliminate CLABSIs. According to the Sutter Roseville
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Health promotion Genital Chlamydia is a sexually bacterial infection that is asymptomatic in most infected individuals and is related with short- term and long- term morbidity. It is caused through unprotected intercourse with another person with Chlamydia and also through contact with other mucous membranes found in the eyes and mouth. The infection mainly affects men in the urethra and for women it is both the endocervix and urethra. Furthermore‚ the rectum‚ pharynx and conjunctiva can also
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Chancroid is a bacterial infection. The bacteria that causes it is called Haemophilus ducreyi. Chancroid is spread through sexual contact. Within one day to two weeks after acquiring chancroid a person will get a small bump called the ulcer on their genitals. A ulcer is painful‚ soft‚ and has sharply defined borders. It has a base that is covered with a yellowish-gray material. The base bleeds easily if banged or scraped. Most men only get one ulcer while most women get four. (https://medlineplus
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Step 1: Gather Information and Identify Preliminary Issues The National Heart‚ Lung‚ and Blood Institute defines asthma as being a chronic disease centered in the lungs of the individual that harms by agitating and contracting the airways leading to the lungs in that person (The National Heart‚ Lung‚ and Blood Institute‚ 2014). Being a chronic disease‚ that is‚ persisting for a long periods of times which makes asthma an impediment disease to fully cure. Well-known to affect children the most
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Peritonsillar Abscess A peritonsillar abscess is a collection of pus in the back of the throat behind the tonsils. It usually occurs when an infection of the throat or tonsils (tonsillitis) spreads into the space around the tonsils. CAUSES The infection that leads to a peritonsillar abscess is usually caused by streptococcal bacteria. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS • Sore throat‚ often with pain on just one side. • Swelling and tenderness of the glands (lymph nodes) in the neck. • Difficulty swallowing
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• Worldwide‚ allergic rhinitis is the most common atopic disorder affecting 18% to 40% of adults. It has been generally diagnosed based on the history‚ physical exam and objective testing. The Allergic Rhinitis and its Impact on Asthma (ARIA) document classifies it based on its chronicity (intermittent or persistent) and severity which is based on symptoms and quality of life (mild‚ or moderate/ severe). The terms “seasonal” and “perennial” allergic rhinitis were previously categorized as allergic
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• SEVERE SEPSIS SURVIVAL: A CASE STUDY‚ FROM HOPELESSNESS TO HOPEFULNESS. Halima K‚1 Iliyasu G‚2 Farouq MD‚2 1Intensive Care Unit‚ Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital 2Infectious Disease Unit‚ Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital INTRODUCTION Sepsis is a serious medical condition characterized by a whole body inflammatory state (called a systemic inflammatory response or SIRS) and the presence of a known or suspected infection. The body may develop this inflammatory response
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Acne Treatment Acne is emerged from the Greek it actually means a tip ‚circumference & in common language it is known as Zits or pimples It is common type of dermatitis which cause whiteheads‚ blackheads & inflated red skin on face chest neck & back in almost all males & females during youth. Sebum is substance which protect and lubricate the skin‚ Sebaceous gland get stimulated and increase the production of sebum at the time of increase in male/female hormones during the formative
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Community-Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (CIMCI) For WHOM? Community Children: ❑ One week to 2 months ❑ Age 2 months to 5 years Main Concerns: • Cough or Difficult Breathing (ARI) • Diarrhea • Malaria • Measles • Ear Infections • Malnutrition • Breastfeeding • Preventive Activities: Vaccinations & Vitamin A Algorithm: Check for Danger Signs Assess Main Symptoms Assess Immunization‚ Nutrition and feeding problems
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