these would enhance resistance to diseases. Active participation in oneself would be wearing a condom to prevent sexual transmitted diseases‚ washing hands prevent diseases such as the common cold‚ respiratory syncytial virus‚ Streptococcus like strep throat‚ pneumonia‚ and influenza (flu)‚ brushing his/hers teeth to avoid dental caries‚ and wearing safety helmets or face shields to prevent injuries‚ and cleaning and disinfecting surfaces with bleach or any antimicrobial ingredients to stop the spread
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Chapter 21: Diseases of the Respiratory System Question Type: Multiple Choice 1) The upper respiratory tract consists of the: a) pharynx b) nasal cavity c) primary bronchi d) two of these choices Answer: d Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective 1: LO 21.1 Review the anatomy of the upper and lower respiratory tract as it pertains to microbial defenses. Section Reference 1: Section 21.1 Components of the Respiratory System 2) Middle ear infections are common in children because _____. a) they
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are left untreated. They can be viral or bacterial in nature and might be caused by a fungus or parasite. There are many common types and there are some rare ones which all have varying causes and treatments. Common bacterial infections include strep throat‚ urinary tract infections and E. coli; the different types are caused by many different types of bacteria. Infections are caused by micro-organisms which are known as pathogens‚ there are three sources of pathogens; • Within a person’s body- called
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Chart Note 4.2 Comes to the office today for Botox injections. He has a very significant and rather severe left-sided hemifacial spasm. Informed consent was obtained from the patient. Under sterile conditions‚ he received a total of 78.75 units of Botox. Location and dosages of injections are documented on his injection form. He tolerated these well. No complications were noted. He will follow up in 3 months when further injections are needed. He is to call the office in 2 weeks and let us know
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“War…war never changes.” That is the opening line in the open world‚ post-nuclear game series called Fallout. The game focuses on giving players freedom to do whatever they want – from wandering the wasteland alone to joining a group against a common enemy. The series allows players to carve their own paths. The two games – Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas – both have the common theme of player freedom‚ but they differ in the mechanics and atmosphere of the game. The Fallout series are popular‚ but
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Unknown Experiment Introduction: The purpose of this experiment is to distinguish and indentify an unknown bacterium. There are several tests that can help one eliminate and narrow down the options. The most useful test‚ and the very first one done‚ is a gram stain. This test will tell whether the bacterium is gram-positive or gram-negative. After the type of gram stain is identified‚ the tester has a wide array of differentiating tests at their disposal. Based on the results from these
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described in the Microbiology handbook‚ as well as one unknown species. Table 1: Shape Arrangement Gram + or Gram - GC Content Species Bacilli Irregular rods Neg ~51% E. coli Cocci Irregular clusters Pos. ~25% Staph Aureus Cocci Chains Pos. ~30% Strep mutans No match No match ~50% E. coli Cocci Pairs Neg. ~75% Veilonella sp. Cocci Cubical packages of 4-8 cells Pos. ~45% Sarcina sp. Bacilli Curved rods with flagellum Neg. ~35% Vibrio Cholerae Oval Cocci/bacilli Oval irregular Neg ~67% Bordetella
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Henoch-Schonlein Purpura Henoch-Schonlein purpura‚ also known as HSP‚ is a type of vasculitis‚ a group of disorders that cause blood vessel inflammation. In HSP‚ the inflammation causes bleeding in the capillaries in the skin‚ joints‚ intestines and kidneys. Although HSP can affect anyone‚ it occurs most often in children between the ages of 2 and 11‚ affecting boys more often than girls. HSP is the most common form of vasculitis in children‚ with an annual occurrence of 140 cases per one million
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contact with a person carrying the bacteria or because that person is carrying the bacteria themselves. Necrotizing fasciitis is most common with a minor trauma like a Group A strep infection. Group A strep is a toxic shock syndrome. The bacteria comes from respiratory droplets or direct contact with secretions of someone with Strep A. The bacteria causes decay of tissue and causes the body to go into toxic shock. It may result in respiratory failure‚ heart failure‚ hypotension‚ and renal failure. Basically
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Infection Control in the Workplace Every health care worker plays a vital part in helping to minimise the risk of cross infection – for example‚ by making certain that hands are properly washed‚ the clinical environment is as clean as possible‚ ensuring knowledge and skills are continually updated and by educating patients and visitors. Standard precautions (formerly known as universal precautions) underpin routine safe practice‚ protecting both staff and our residents from infection. By applying
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