INTRODUCTION Bacillus anthracis has recently become popular as the causative agent of anthrax infections. Belonging to the bacillus species‚ the bacterium is considered‚ along with Bacillus cereus‚ to be of extreme medical importance. Until recently‚ the condition caused by the bacterium was rarely heard of. Although the bacterium is naturally found in the soil‚ its rare occurrences in humans have only been observed in those working with livestock or imported livestock products‚ therefore the
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Infection prevention breaks the chain of infection and interrupts the infectious disease process. Routine practice should be used with all patient care‚ to prevent and control transmission of microorganisms in all health care facilities. The basic elements of Routine Practice
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assessments are carried out: • when an individual is new to the service • when using new equipment • when working in hazardous environments • during the planning stage for individuals’ activities‚ outings or holidays • if an individual’s behaviour may put them or others at risk • for individuals who are prone to falling • for those who prefer to self-medicate • when dealing with hazardous substances (COSHH) • for infection control • when moving and handling
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such as people neglecting to wash their hands‚ swallowing infected pool water‚ or houseflies landing on food after touching the infected excrement. Once inside the body‚ polio can live in the bloodstream for a time and remain dormant until the individual harboring it has a weakened immune system. According to Sonia Benson‚ the virus will travel from the bloodstream to either the bowels or the central nervous system. If it takes the central nervous system route it can cause paralysis or death by
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ICO2: Causes and spread of infection 1.1 Bactetria are: Bacteria are organisms made up of just one cell. They are capable of multiplying by themselves‚ as they have the power to divide into different shapes. Their shapes vary‚ and that’s how they are used to separate them into groups. Usually a few micrometres in length. Bacteria are present in most surroundings on the planet‚ growing in soil‚ acidic hot springs‚ radioactive waste‚ water‚ and deep in the Earth’s crust‚ as well as in organic
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In the present society‚ the whole world ’s economy is composed by numerous companies and organisations. The managers are considered imperative to the operation of a company since they have to plan‚ organise‚ lead and control the whole organisation‚ in order to ensure the healthy operation of the whole company. "A manager is someone who coordinates and oversees the work of other people so that organisational goals can be accomplished. "(Robbins‚ Berman‚ Stagg and Coulter 2008‚ p. 8) In general‚ the
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and ethical strategies to reduce chances of contracting gastrointestinal infection through contaminated water on Gordes. Epidemiologists from the University of Colmar have been notified of an outbreak of patients with gastrointestinal symptoms by the Public Health Centre of the University of Colmar. A random sample survey has been conducted amongst The Islands in order to determine the location of the gastrointestinal outbreak. The survey has determined that the occupants of Gordes are more likely
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If an infection in the body is not controlled‚ it can spread to the lining of the heart‚ which causes pericarditis. The infection can be caused by wounds that are left untreated or a weak immune system that just can’t fight off simple ailments‚ but it is most commonly caused by teeth problems‚ such as rotten teeth or gingivitis. The bacteria in the mouth quickly spreads to the blood system when a person eats food. And when it gets to the blood system‚ it is carried to the heart. This in turn makes
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Schools as organisations Introduction This unit aims to prepare the learner for working in a school. It covers key aspects of schools as organisations. This includes the structure of the education system‚ the roles and responsibilities of key members of the school team and the purpose of school ethos‚ mission statement and aims and values. Learners will also understand the reasons for the key legislation‚ policies and procedures which are followed in schools and how schools operate within a
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. Understanding the causes of infection 1.1 Identify the differences between bacteria‚ viruses‚ fungi and parasites. Bacterial and fungi infections are easy to cure with the use of antibiotics‚ where as viruses can be hard to cure or vaccinate against‚ such as the common cold. Bacteria can be found everywhere and anywhere Soil‚ Water‚ Plants‚ Animals‚ material and even deep in the earth’s crust. Bacteria feed themselves by making there food with the use of sunlight and water. We would not
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