Antimicrobials Anti-bacterials * Need a drug selectively toxic to bacterial cells but won’t harm human cells * Many drugs that achieve this still have side effects as every drug is a poison Bacterial Infections * Immunocompromised especially vulnerable * Opportunistic infection – Infection caused by pathogens that usually do not cause disease in a healthy immune system. A compromised immune system however presents ‘opportunity’ for pathogen to infect * Prophylaxis
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immune deficiency that has a defining characteristic of a severe defect in both the T- and B- lymphocyte systems. This deficiency results in the onset of one or more serious infections within the first couple months of life. It may include pneumonia‚ meningitis‚ and bloodstream infections. This disease was first reported in 1950 in Switzerland and is best known from 1980s news stories about a “bubble boy” who was born without an immune system. The brother of the “bubble boy” was killed due to the disease
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Epidemiology & Communicable Diseases HIV or the Human Deficiency virus is like other viruses including the flu‚ but the one thing that makes this virus so different than any other is that the body is unable to clear this one out completely. Once someone is infected‚ there is no cure. Over time‚ HIV can also hide or mask itself in the body’s cells. The cells within a person’s body that fight off infection are called CD4 cells or T cells. HIV attacks these cells and copies or replicates itself inside
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disease again is the basis for the administering of vaccinations. Vaccines are normally given to healthy individuals for the prevention of diseases. Vaccines work by using a human host to provide a stimulus to the immune system. Immunization is used for viral and bacterial diseases. Rappuolli reports and predicts‚ "Vaccines will not only be used to prevent infections‚ but also to cure chronic infectious diseases‚ tumors‚ diseases and allergies." (1999) Even though there are risks involved with being vaccinated
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Gastro/GI Interventions for GERD = low fat‚ no etoh‚ milk‚ tabacco‚ peppermint‚ carb beverage‚ avoid eating 2hours before bed‚ no tight clothes‚ elevate HOB. Meds are h2 antagonists famotidine (Pepcid)‚ nizatidine (Axid) or ranitidine. Proton Pump inhibtor: - decrease gastric acid – Prevacid‚ Pilosec (omeprazole) Prokinetic agents: accelerate Gastric emptying – i.e Reglan BMI = kg/ height ^2 or lbs x 703/height^2 Stoma assessment = check size‚ color‚ drainage‚ skin‚ should be shiny‚ moist
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Identify the various HIV types and subtypes. Discuss HIV’s effects on the immune system. Overview The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a retrovirus belonging to the family of lentiviruses. Retroviruses can use their RNA and host DNA to make viral DNA and are known for their long incubation periods. Like other retroviruses‚ HIV infects the body‚ has a long incubation period (clinical latency)‚ and ultimately causes the signs and symptoms of disease‚ here AIDS. HIV causes severe damage to the
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SHOULD ANY VACCINES BE REQUIRED FOR CHILDREN? SHOULD ANY VACCINES BE REQUIRED FOR CHILDREN? Most Vaccinations protect people from certain diseases which can make them sick‚ disabled or can in some cases even kill them. The vaccination helps boosts people’s body’s defence system‚ also known as the immune system. Vaccines create immunity which protects people from infections without causing suffering of the disease itself. Vaccines can also be called shots‚ immunizations or needles. (Smith
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Concepts in Community and Public Health NRS-427V Mononucleosis Mononucleosis is a viral infection that affects the heart‚ lymphatic system‚ spleen and throat and is commonly known as the “kissing disease” or “Mono”. It mainly affects children and adolescents and does not have a specific treatment. Here we will discuss the virus‚ the signs and symptoms‚ causes and the determinants of health. We will also discuss as the role of the community nurse and efforts made by the World Health Organization
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appears‚ the child may have some mild flu-like symptoms including: • feeling sick • a high temperature (fever) of 38ºC or over • aching‚ painful muscles • headache • generally feeling unwell • loss of appetite Hand‚ foot and mouth disease- is a viral infection that can affect young children. It doesn ’t usually pose a serious threat to a child ’s health‚ but it can be an unpleasant condition‚ particularly if it affects younger children. Typical symptoms of hand foot and mouth disease include:
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Acyclovir is used with caution during pregnancy. Clients should be advised to abstain from sexual contact while the lesions are present. If it is an initial infection‚ they should continue to abstain until they become culture negative because prolonged viral shedding may occur in such cases. Option C – is incorrect. Keeping the genital area clean and dry will promote healing. . (SOURCE:
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