contradictory around the idea of man-made diseases. It could easily create images of mad scientists or evil terrorists creating the ultimate in biological weaponry. At this point the conspiracy theorist in all of us starts to wonder about the origin of any number of diseases and we look over our shoulders cautiously to see if Big Brother is standing there. However‚ between the conspiracies and the terror campaigns is a fascinating list of diseases that could fit the criteria. Within these
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Disease Etiology Transmission Landmark Signs/Symptoms Special Characteristics/Interesting Information Impetigo Staphlococcus aureusDirect Contact Itching; crusty‚ honey-colored‚ & flaky scabs typically around mouth Affects children 2-5 years Can heal with no treatment needed Scaled Skin Syndrome StaphlococcusSystemic Infection of normal microbiotaDesquamation (peeling of the skin) Treatment: Antibiotics Frequent in hospital nurseries Necrotizing fasciitis Streptococcus Pyogenes“Flesh eating”
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Syphilis is a disease that dates back to early times. The actual location that it originated is still debated. The main hypothesis about the origin of syphilis are recorded around the time that Christopher Columbus made his voyage to the New World and is referred to as the “Colombian theory.” This theory describes the disease as being brought back to Europe when his crews were returning back from America in 1492. It was shortly after this time that the first epidemic of syphilis was recorded in Naples
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Communicable Disease Paper HCS 457 10/24/2011 Racheline Napier Communicable Disease Paper Your 17 year old daughter has a new boyfriend that you have been dreading this for such a long time. They are spending way too much time together and as a parent you feel it is time to step in. You go to your daughters’ room to find that she is miserable‚ no he did not break up with her‚ she has had a fever for most of the week‚ she complains of a sore throat and just really not feeling well. You
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Alzheimer’s Disease Central Carolina Community College Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia that affects the brain cells causing memory loss and behavior changes. According to the Alzheimer’s Association‚ about 200‚000 people that are younger that 65 have early symptoms of Alzheimer’s. Symptoms of Alzheimer’s include the decreasing ability to carry on conversations‚ lack of response to one’s environment‚ and declining cognitive abilities. Generally‚ Alzheimer’s begins with the person
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worldwide epidemic of cardiovascular disease. Today 720‚000 cardiovascular surgeries are performed each year and accounting for 37% of all deaths in america and as a contributing factor in 21% more deaths in the U.S. population‚ Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. As other countries are exposed to the American diet: high in protein‚ fat‚ sugar‚ dairy and refined flours‚ are experiencing increases in cardiovascular diseases. While it is true that the overall populations
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Contemporary Nursing Issues Taskstream 724.2.5-03-04‚ 07-08‚ 2.6-01-09 Tay - Sachs disease Cherilyn Mitchell Western Governors University In reading this case study and other articles online‚ I find this a heartbreaking disease and am thankful that I have had the healthy children that I have. There are several key interdisciplinary members that I would place on the team for this family. I would utilize an obstetrician‚ geneticist‚ social worker and clergyman or priest. I feel there are many
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Introduction The 1930’s‚ known as the Great Depression Era‚ were a time of economic struggles for the American People. The United States Government was faced with multiple issues‚ having an economic depression at home‚ and trying to avoid getting involved with foreign affairs going on in Europe. Although it was a time of difficulty‚ a lot of good came out of this era. Inventions would make life easier‚ and there was a rise in entertainment as the movie industry grew‚ and great novels depicted the
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Most people are born with two healthy carotid arteries. So why do an estimated 700‚000 people get carotid artery disease each year‚ And why do more than 130‚000 people die of strokes each year?1 these questions will be answered in order to provide a better understanding of the carotid arteries and their importance. [change slide] Oxygenated blood is carried from the heart to the face and brain by the carotid arteries‚ one on each side of the neck. [change slide] The carotid arteries bifurcate
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Frenchman who was neither a physician nor a veterinarian moved into the spotlight to help find a vaccine for Rabies. He began the study of Rabies when two rabid dogs were brought into his laboratory. One of the dogs suffered from the dumb form of the disease: his lower jaw hung down‚ he foamed at the mouth‚ and his eyes had a rather vacant look. The other dog was furious: he snapped‚ bit any object held out to him‚ and let out frightening howls (McCoy 65). Through the studies already observed‚ rabies
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