WHAT IS THE CONDITION/ILLNESS Tinea‚ or ringworm as it is often known as‚ is a highly contagious fungal skin infection (Herlihy‚ 2011) caused by dermatophytes. There are various different types of ringworm that can form; - Tinea pedis or athletes foot‚ is found on the foot area; - Tinea capitis is found on the scalp; - Tinea barbae which is found on bearded areas of the neck and face; - Tinea corporis is found on the body; - Tinea cruris is located in the groin area; - Tinea faciei‚ which is when
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com/MedLB/article_detaillb_for_printer.cfm?article_ID=ZZZSO05MASD&sub_cat=0>. "Respiratory Syncytial Virus Antibodies." Medline Plus. Medline Plus. 02 July 2007 <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003348.htm>. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and Human Metapneumovirus Infections. 2005. Merck. 09 July 2007 <http://www.merck.com/mmpe/print/sec14ch188/ch188f.html>.
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Application of Epidemiology – A Case Study Analyze Good Health Hospital s records and itemize records and itemize recent nosocomial infections that occurred within the past year. In your report‚ categorize the different parameters (i.e.‚ person‚ time‚ place‚ ethnicity‚ and gender) used in the compilation of data into the information summative. An outbreak of E-coli has occurred in Good Health Hospital‚ this has become a major problem since the outbreak occurred in Ward
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Appendectomy 2 Appendectomy Pathology: Appendectomy is the surgical removal of the appendix when an infection has made it inflamed and swollen. This infection‚ called appendicitis‚ is considered an emergency because it can be life threatening if untreated. Occasionally‚ an inflamed appendix burst after a day of symptoms. The appendix is so close to the large intestine‚ that it could become clogged with stool and bacteria. Other times mucus produced by the appendix can thicken and cause a
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Cellulitis: Cellulitis is a common skin infection caused by bacteria. Causes Staphylococcus and streptococcus bacteria are the most common causes of cellulitis. The skin normally has many types of bacteria living on it. When there is a break in the skin‚ however‚ bacteria can enter the body and cause infection and inflammation. The skin tissues in the infected area become red‚ hot‚ irritated‚ and painful. Risk factors for cellulitis include: • Cracks or peeling skin between the
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DIAGNOSIS OF JOHNE’S DISEASE IN CATTLE INTRODUCTION Worldwide‚ Johne’s disease (JD)‚ caused by Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis‚ is one of the most prevalent and economically important diseases of livestock and other ruminants. However‚ it is largely unnoticed on the dairy and its symptoms may be unfamiliar to most dairymen. Johne’s disease (JD) was first diagnosed in India in 1913 at Hissar followed by reports of JD throughout the country with incidence ranging
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Culture Contamination Rates and Potential Effect on Central Line—Associated Bloodstream Infection Reporting. Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology‚ 34(10)‚ 1042-1047. doi:10.1086/673142 Quach‚ C.‚ Milstone‚ A. M.‚ Perpête‚ C.‚ Bonenfant‚ M.‚ Moore‚ D. L.‚ & Perreault‚ T. (2014). Chlorhexidine Bathing in a Tertiary Care Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: Impact on Central Line--Associated Bloodstream Infections. Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology‚ 35(2)‚ 158-163. doi:10.1086/674862 Tedja‚ R.‚ Gordon
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soon as possible. The very first step in treating diphtheria is getting an antitoxin injection. This will counteract the toxin produced by the bacteria. Gradually the doctor will prescribe you to use higher dose of antitoxin to help clear up the infection. • One way to prevent Diphtheria is with the use of vaccines and antibiotics. The vaccine that can used to prevent this disease is called DtaP. It’s usually given in a single shot along with vaccine for pertussis and tetanus at a young age. The
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this population. The risk of infection due to a central line varies based on a number of factors‚ including birth weight‚ gestational age‚ type of line‚ and life of the line. A multicenter study showed evidence of increased risk of infection for neonates during the two weeks after CVC insertion with an increase in the risk as the line age‚ and Millstone‚ demonstrated that peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) lines in place < 7 days had a lower risk of infection. Development of programs to
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by acute respiratory infections‚ 2010) ] * Approximately 2% of those that require hospitalization die IX. Prevention: * Frequent handwashing * Wiping down hard surfaces with soap & water or disinfectant * Not sharing cups/utensils * Covering mouth/nose when coughing/sneezing * Not kissing those infected *
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