Term: Impetigo Definition: A contagious skin infection that is caused by either staphylococcal or streptococcal bacteria and is distinguished by superficial pustules and thick yellow crusts‚ most commonly occurring in children.1 Overview: Impetigo is a common and highly contagious infection of the skin‚ which generally occurs in infants and children between the ages of two and five. 2 Impetigo can also affect older children and adult‚ but is less common in these populations. Impetigo can be classified
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Elizabeth Segura HPRS 1304 Elizabeth Segura Childhood Illnesses and Injuries Essay Five common childhood illnesses are chickenpox‚ colds‚ croup‚ diarrhea‚ and ear infections. Starting off with chickenpox‚ it’s a contagious illness that is caused by varicella-zoster virus and may be transmitted by sneezes‚ coughs‚ or shared food or drinks by an infected person. There is a higher risk of getting chickenpox when a person has not had the chickenpox vaccine. The first symptoms start appearing
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Replacement Infection Rates Maryville University Author’s Note In my experience as a nurse in both home health and rehab settings total knee replacement surgery is very common. During the post-op period of this surgery complication prevention is the number one nursing care goal for these patients. Complications of this surgery are usually related to infection and blood clots. Blood clots can be prevented with careful medication administration and other precautions‚ but infection can
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One of the most common infections that we can easily get was skin infections caused by bacteria‚ specifically Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis. These two Staphylococcus species can found worldwide‚ they are a small component of soil microbial flora. We have different treatments for skin infections‚ but in those treatments only few people can afford it. Because most of them are expensive for ordinary people who are usually experiencing skin infections because of their work‚
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Unit 22 ICO2 Causes and Spread of infection Introduction The aim of this workbook is to allow you to present evidence for the criteria listed below. Your assessor will ask you to consider your job role and experience in your workplace to answer the questions contained within this assignment. Your assessor will assess your answers and provide you with feedback. Unit Summary This unit is aimed at those who work in health or social care settings or with children or young people in a wide range
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The integumentary system involves skin‚ nails‚ nerves‚ hair‚ and glands. The main act of the integumentary system is to protect the body from the atmosphere. It works to protect from illnesses‚ body temperature and body moisture. In sequence for this to happen‚ the integumentary system works together with all different systems in our body. Functions of integumentary system protects‚ secrets‚ maintains body temperature‚ absorbs‚ and receives
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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 and other problems Classify
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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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Introduction to Clinical Dermatology We’ll start with the basic structure of the skin‚ and as we probably know‚ the skin consists of two layers: dermis and epidermis. The epidermis has only one type of structures which are cells -no blood vessels‚ no lymphatics-‚ and the majority of those cells (about 85% of those cells) are called “keratinocytes”. The rest are called melanocytes‚ merkel cells‚ and langerhans cells. The cells in the epidermis are arranged into 4 layers: * Basal layer: it
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G. S. (March 2007). Antibacterial activity of Mangifera indica (L.). Retrieved October 10‚ 2010 from http://api.ingentaconnect.com/ content/bsc/afje/2007/00000045/A00101s1/art00004;ssessionid=615m49pbeqios Dow‚ G.‚ Browne‚ A.‚ and Sibbald‚ R.G. Infection in Chronic Wounds: Controversies in Diagnosis and Treatment. Ostomy/Wound Management. 1999;45(8):23-40. Dowshen S. (August 2009). What Is. Retrieved December 4‚ 2010 from http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/ecoli.html# Grolier Encyclopedia
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